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Seiganto-ji

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Seiganto-ji

〒649-5301 和歌山県東牟婁郡那智勝浦町那智山8

4.5(1391)

A Tendaishu (Tendai) temple located in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture. It enshrines Jizai Kannon (the Medicine Buddha) as its principal image and is known as the first station of the Saikoku Sanjusan (Western 33 Kannon Pilgrimage).

History

According to tradition, in the 4th century, a monk named Hadama (Nakama) obtained a golden statue of Jizai Kannon from the pool at the base of Nachi Falls and installed it as the principal image. The temple later became an imperial-ordered temple under Empress Suiko. From the medieval to early modern periods, it functioned as a Shugendo (mountain asceticism) training ground integrated with Kumano Nachi Taisha (Kumano Nachi Grand Shrine), reflecting the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism, and served as the first station of the Saikoku Sanjusan. In 1874 (Meiji 7), it separated from Kumano Nachi Taisha, became an independent Tendaishu temple, and was named Seiganto-ji.

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What visitors say

Located adjacent to Kumano Nachi Taisha, the temple grounds offer spectacular views of Nachi Falls. It features numerous highlights, including the Main Hall and the Three-Story Pagoda (both Important Cultural Properties), the Niomon (Guardian Gate), and the Gyokudo (Ascetic Hall), all contributing to the atmosphere of a Shugendo site. A paid parking lot is available nearby, making it a convenient base for visits.

Opening hours

  • Monday: 7:00 – 16:30
  • Tuesday: 7:00 – 16:30
  • Wednesday: 7:00 – 16:30
  • Thursday: 7:00 – 16:30
  • Friday: 7:00 – 16:30
  • Saturday: 7:00 – 16:30
  • Sunday: 7:00 – 16:30
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