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Horikoshishakukannon, Buddhist temple in Katsuragi, Japan

The temple complex includes a main hall positioned at 605 meters elevation, with a fire hall dedicated to Fudo Myoo behind the primary structure.

Founded in 671 during Emperor Tenji's reign, the temple was destroyed in the Siege of Kishu between 1573-1593 and reconstructed during the Keicho period.

The temple serves as one of the 28 training locations in the Katsuragi Shugendo tradition, featuring the Eleven-Headed Kannon Bodhisattva as its principal deity.

Visitors can access the temple grounds via a one-hour walk from the Hori Hatake stop, with parking available for 20 vehicles at the site.

A Southern Camellia tree, designated as a prefectural natural monument in 1959, stands near the main hall with a trunk circumference of 1.45 meters.

Location: Katsuragi

GPS coordinates: 34.34022,135.50019

Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:21

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