Kongobuji Temple

"The main temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect, this temple is the core of Mt. Koyasan, holy land of the Shingon Esoteric Buddhism founded by Kukai (Kobo Daishi). This place is functioned as temple office for the whole of Mt. Koyasan. The best features include the lacquer paintings of the Kano school and the Unkoku school in the main hall which has a characteristic cypress-thatched roof, and the ""Banryutei"" which is one of the largest stone gardens in the country. In this stone garden, the cloud sea is represented by white pebbles, while two dragons, male and female, are depicted protecting the inner shrine."

Spot details

Address: Wakayama Pref. Itogunkouyachou Kouyasan 132 Map
Area: Mt. Koya / Ryujin Onsen / Kudoyama Area
Phone: 0736562011
Hours: [Hours(All year)]8:30-17:00(Last entry16:30)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]General1,000yen, Elementary school students300yen, Pre-schoolersFree
Parking Lot: Available(39spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Not available