Japan Midokoro / Wakayama Prefecture / Kōya-chō / Kongōbu-ji Temple
Kōya-chō, Wakayama Prefecture · Part of a World Heritage Site
Kongōbu-ji Temple
- Nearest stationKōyasan Station 1.6 km
- DesignationPart of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site, National Treasure
Kongōbu-ji (金剛峯寺) is the ecclesiastic head temple of Kōyasan Shingon Buddhism, located on Mount Kōya (高野山, Kōya-san), Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Its name means Vajra Peak Temple.
From the Wikipedia article “Kongōbu-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kongōbu-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kōya-chō, Wakayama Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kōyasan Station, 1.6 km (straight line) |
| Type | Part of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site, National Treasure |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.
FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kongōbu-ji Temple?
- Kōyasan Station. It is 1.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kongōbu-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Part of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site, National Treasure.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Tentoku-in Temple: KishujiRapid (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kongōbu-ji Fudōdō: Reggaeman (CC BY-SA 3.0), Tokugawa Mausoleum: Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada (CC BY-SA 2.0), Koyasan Reihōkan: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Mount Kōya: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Kongō Sanmai-in Temple: Reggaeman (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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