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Kongiku-zan Kinpusen-ji
吉野町吉野山２４９８
The head temple of the Shugendo sect known as Kinpusen Shugendo Honso, enshrining the main deity Sonjo Gongen, which is also referred to as Japan's greatest secret Buddha. Located in Yoshino-yama, it is one of the constituent elements of the UNESCO World Heritage site 'Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.'
History
It is said to have been founded by the legendary mountain ascetic En no Gyokyo, who was active in the 7th century. The extant Sonjo-do hall was rebuilt in 1590 CE (Tensho 18) through a donation by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It is known from inscriptions found within the statue that the standing image of the main deity, Sonjo Gongen, was crafted by the Nanto Buddhist sculptors Sojō and Sōin.
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What visitors say
A World Heritage temple distinguished by its massive Sonjo-do hall. During special opening events, visitors can view the secret Buddha in the Sonjo-do, and the nearby Shuppō-den hall offers VR video screenings. Access options include hiking up the slope from Yoshino Station or using the parking lots in the surrounding area.
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:30 – 16:00
- Tuesday: 8:30 – 16:00
- Wednesday: 8:30 – 16:00
- Thursday: 8:30 – 16:00
- Friday: 8:30 – 16:00
- Saturday: 8:30 – 16:00
- Sunday: 8:30 – 16:00
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