Description
Located in the heart of Mount Yoshino, Kimpusenji Temple is a central training ground for Shugendo asceticism. The monk En no Gyoja opened up the area at the end of the 7th century. Legend has it that the temple's Zao-do Hall was first built to worship the deity Zao Gongen, after his image was found carved into the mountain's cherry trees. A copper torii gate and a Nio-mon gate standing at pathway to the temple make for an impressive sight. A copper torii gate (Hosshinmon) in front of the temple marks the entrance to the Omine-Okugake Trail.
Location Information
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- Address
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2498, Yoshinoyama, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara, 639-3115
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- Nearest Station
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Yoshino Station
･ Kintetsu-yoshino Line
27 minutes on foot
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- Phone Number
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0746-32-8371Available languagesonly in Japanese
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- Hours
- 8:30am - 4:00pm
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- Closed
- None
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How To Information
Address
2498, Yoshinoyama, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara
Nearest Station
Yoshino Station
27 minutes on foot
Phone Number
0746-32-8371
Available languages
only in Japanese