来迎寺, Buddhist temple in Wakayama, Japan
Raigoji Temple stands at the base of Mount Koya, featuring traditional Japanese Buddhist architecture with wooden halls and stone paths through gardens.
The temple was established during the Heian period as part of the expanding Buddhist network following Kukai's foundation of Shingon Buddhism in 816.
Raigoji Temple maintains daily meditation sessions and sutra copying practices, continuing centuries-old Buddhist traditions in the Wakayama region.
Visitors can reach the temple via bus service from Wakayama Station, with regular services operating throughout the day between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
The temple contains a collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts and artifacts, preserved through generations of monks since the medieval period.
Location: Wakayama
GPS coordinates: 34.23183,135.19975
Latest update: March 27, 2025 09:40
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