Tenpōrin-ji

Tenpōrin-ji Temple stands at the summit of Mount Kongo, functioning as a principal temple of the Daigo branch of Shingon Buddhism in Nara Prefecture.

The temple originated in 665 when En no Gyoja, a sixteen-year-old ascetic, established the foundation after praying to the guardian deity Hitokotonushi no Okami.

The annual Lotus Festival on July 7 features the Saito Daigoma fire ritual led by a priest from Sanbo-in of Daigo-ji Temple in Kyoto.

Visitors can reach the temple through a 50-minute drive from Mihara-kita or Mihara-minami interchange on Hanwa Expressway, with paid parking near the trailhead.

The temple remained empty during the late 19th century anti-Buddhist movement but revived after World War II to maintain the Katsuragi Shugen traditions.

Location: Gose

Inception: 665

Founders: En no Gyōja

Part of: En no Gyōja Reiseki Fudasho

Website: https://katsuragi-syugen.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.41969,135.67194

Latest update: April 1, 2025 17:43