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.

Information

Name
Kongobuji Temple
金剛峯寺
Link
Official Site
Address
132, Koyasan, Koyamachi, Ito-gun, Wakayama
Telephone number
0736-56-2011
Hours of operation

8:30-17:00

Closed

No holidays

Area
Wakayama Koyasan, Kudozan
Category
Temples

Gallery

Koyasan, Kudozan

Wakayama

Category

Area