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Kongosanmai-in Temple
金剛三昧院Wakayama · Kansai
A World Heritage temple whose Tahoto (two-storied pagoda), built in 1223 by Hojo Masako to honor Minamoto no Yoritomo, is the oldest surviving structure of its kind on Koyasan and a designated National Treasure. The wooded grounds are also famed for weeping cherry and shakunage blossoms.
- Best season
- Spring
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.2· 667 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Admission ¥300. Special openings (twice a year) ¥500. Admission is waived from mid-December to early March.
- Nearest station
- Koyasan Station
- Website
- kongosanmaiin.or.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:00–17:00Admission
- Admission ¥300. Special openings (twice a year) ¥500. Admission is waived from mid-December to early March.
Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
How to get there
From Shin-Osaka Station · ~1h 50m by car
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