• Kongo Sanmaiin
  • Kongo Sanmaiin
  • Kongo Sanmaiin
  • Kongo Sanmaiin

Kongo Sanmaiin

金剛三昧院

Description

Kongo Sanmaiin was built by Hojo Masako to pray to Buddha to repose the souls of her husband Minamoto no Yoritomo and son Minamoto no Sanetomo. The temple is home to Mount Koya cultural properties, including the two-storied pagoda (designated as a national treasure, a scripture house), Shinto shrine, living quarters, and fusuma (paper sliding door) paintings. Designated as a natural monument, the rhododendron flowers at the end of May make for a spectacular sight.

Location Information

  • Address

    425, Kouyasan, Kouya-cho, Ito-gun, Wakayama, 648-0211

  • Nearest Station
    Koyasan Station
    ・ Nankai Koyasan Cable
    10 minutes by bus
  • Phone Number
    0736-56-3838
    Available languages
    only in Japanese
  • Hours
    Open 24 hours
    *Check-in: 2:00 p.m., Check-out: by 9:00 a.m.
  • Closed
    None
    *October 10th*We are closed from December 25 to January 5
Original source: ©Shobunsha Publications Inc.

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