Kongobuji Temple

Kongobuji Temple is the head temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect. The building with a grand entrance was rebuilt in 1863. The main hall is a large structure with 30 east-west rooms and 35 north-south rooms. In the hall, there is a sliding door painting by Kano Tanyu, “Pine trees and cranes”, and in the willow room, where Toyotomi Hidetsugu committed suicide, “Snowy willows and white eagle” by Kano Tansai is depicted.
Fudo Hall, the painting of Buddha’s Nirvana in colors on silk, and other works are designated as national treasures.