Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Yoshino / Kimpusen-ji Temple
Yoshino, Nara Prefecture · Part of a World Heritage Site
Kimpusen-ji Temple
- Nearest stationYoshinoyama Station 0.5 km
- DesignationPart of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure
Kinpusen-ji (金峯山寺, Kinpusen-ji) is the head temple of a branch of the Shugendō religion called Kinpusen-Shugendō in Yoshino district, Nara Prefecture, Japan. According to tradition, it was founded by En no Gyōja, who propagated a form of mountain asceticism drawing from Shinto, Taoism and Buddhist beliefs.
From the Wikipedia article “Kimpusen-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kimpusen-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Yoshino, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Yoshinoyama Station, 0.5 km (straight line) |
| Type | Part of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kimpusen-ji Temple?
- Yoshinoyama Station. It is 0.5 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kimpusen-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Part of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Main Hall, Kinpusen-ji: 日:Jnn (CC BY 2.1 jp), Niō Gate, Kinpusen-ji: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), Yoshimizu Shrine: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), Mount Yoshino: Tawashi2006 (CC BY 2.1 jp), Yoshino Mikumari Shrine: Naokijp (CC BY-SA 4.0), Honzen-ji Temple: 8-hachiro (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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