Kongōshō-ji

The main temple building stands atop Mount Asama, featuring red lacquered exteriors and gold leaf interiors within the mountainous landscape of Mie Prefecture.

Founded in the 6th century and later revitalized by Buddhist monk Kukai in 825, the temple gained prominence as a center for esoteric Buddhist practices.

The temple houses the Fukuichi Mankoku Zoudai Bosatsu, one of Japan's three major Kokuzo Bodhisattvas, displayed only once every twenty years.

The main hall remains open for visitors between 9:00 AM and 3:45 PM, with access available by taxi from Kintetsu Isuzugawa Station or the Ise-Shima Skyline toll road.

The temple's Okunoin features numerous tall wooden stupas, constructed through a regional memorial custom called Take-miri for commemorating the deceased.

Location: Ise

Inception: 825

Founders: Kūkai

Part of: 伊勢西国三十三所観音霊場

Address: 548 Dake, Asamachō Ise-shi, Mie-ken 516-0021 516-0021 516-0021

GPS coordinates: 34.45750,136.78556

Latest update: May 12, 2025 08:31