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Daimon Great Gate
大門Wakayama · Kansai
The monumental 25m-tall vermilion gate marking the traditional western entrance to the sacred mountain, flanked by a pair of fierce Kongorikishi guardian statues that are among the largest in Japan. The current structure dates to 1705 and is an Important Cultural Property.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.4· 2,143 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free — an open roadside gate, viewable any time.
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
From Shin-Osaka Station · ~1h 45m by car
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