Ōminesan-ji, Buddhist temple at Mount Ōmine peak, Yoshino County, Japan
The temple stands at an elevation of 1,719 meters on Mount Ōmine, featuring traditional Japanese architecture with copper-tiled roofs and multiple sanctuaries.
Founded at the end of the 7th century by En no Gyōja, the temple underwent major renovation during the Tenpyō era and received reconstruction in 1691.
The temple serves as a central location for Shugendō practices, combining Buddhist and Shinto beliefs through mountain asceticism and religious ceremonies.
Access to the temple requires a four-hour hike from Dorogawa village, with the main visiting season running from May through September.
The temple maintains a centuries-old tradition of restricting access to male visitors only, following specific Shugendō religious practices.
Location: Tenkawa
Inception: 7 century
Founders: En no Gyōja
Part of: Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range, En no Gyōja Reiseki Fudasho
Address: 奈良県吉野郡天川村洞川（大峯山頂） 638-0431
GPS coordinates: 34.25747,135.94048
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:45
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