Japan Midokoro / Wakayama Prefecture / Kinokawa / Kokawa-dera Temple
Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture · Place of Scenic Beauty
Kokawa-dera Temple
- Nearest stationKokawa Station 1.1 km
- DesignationPlace of Scenic Beauty, Important Cultural Property
Kokawa-dera (粉河寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the Kokawa neighborhood of the city of Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture Japan. It belongs to the Tendai sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon (primary image) is an absolute hibutsu (secret/hidden) statue of Senjū Kannon Bosatsu, which has never been displayed to the public.
From the Wikipedia article “Kokawa-dera” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kokawa-dera Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kokawa Station, 1.1 km (straight line) |
| Type | Place of Scenic Beauty, Important Cultural Property |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 38 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kokawa-dera Temple?
- Kokawa Station. It is 1.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kokawa-dera Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Place of Scenic Beauty, Important Cultural Property.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kokawa-dera Temple Garden: Yanajin33 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Former Nate-juku Honjin: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Flower Hill Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Kii Kokubun-ji Temple: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Mount Izumi Katsuragi: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), Iwade Municipal Museum of Folk Materials: 663highland (CC BY 2.5)
