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Kimpusen Temple

奈良県

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Tourist Information of This Area

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Kinkaku-ji, a wooden World Heritage site towering on a hill in Kinugasa, Kyoto

This is the symbol of Mount Yoshino, which is said to have been opened by En no Gyoja. It is a wooden ancient building with a large roof that is 34 meters high and 36 meters square. It is a power spot that is said to be effective for academic achievement and job hunting, and you can raise your luck!

Features & How to Enjoy

Classic History

Highlights

Point 1

Enjoy a Panoramic View of Yoshinoyama! The Observatory at Kongōfuku-ji Temple

Kongōfuku-ji Temple has an observatory where you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Yoshinoyama. From the observatory, you can see the rich nature and historic buildings of Yoshinoyama. Especially in spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, providing a beautiful view. At night, you can also see the fantastic view of Yoshinoyama lit up. There are tea houses and souvenir shops around the observatory where you can enjoy tea and sweets. If you visit Kongōfuku-ji Temple, be sure to enjoy the view from the observatory.

Point 2

The Holy Land of Shugendo! The History and Culture of Kinpusenji Temple

Kinpusenji Temple is known as the head temple of Shugendo. Shugendo is a religion that involves mountain worship and spiritual training, and many Shugendo practitioners visit Kinpusenji Temple as its center. There are facilities at Kinpusenji Temple where you can learn about the history and culture of Shugendo. In addition, there are many historical buildings at Kinpusenji Temple, including the five-story pagoda and the Tahoto pagoda, which are designated as national treasures. When you visit Kinpusenji Temple, be sure to experience the history and culture of Shugendo.

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Recommended for Goshuincho Stamp Collectors! Goshuin at Kinpusen-ji Temple

At Kinpusen-ji Temple, you can bring your Goshuincho stamp book and receive Goshuin stamps. Kinpusen-ji Temple introduces multiple Goshuin stamps and Goshuincho stamp books, including the Zao-do Hall, allowing you to enjoy collecting Goshuin stamps. In addition, there is also a Goshuin stamp collecting map around Kinpusen-ji Temple, where you can collect Goshuin stamps from other shrines and temples. The Goshuin stamps at Kinpusen-ji Temple are various, including those obtained from famous places as a sacred site of Shugendo, and those featuring cherry blossoms of Yoshino Mountain. Why not tour Kinpusen-ji Temple while enjoying collecting Goshuin stamps?

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Tourist Spot in Yoshino Mountain! Information on the Surrounding Area of Kinpusenji Temple

There are many tourist spots around Kinpusenji Temple. In addition to Kinpusenji Temple, which is the oldest temple in Yoshino Mountain, there are also many other shrines and temples such as Oku-Chihon and Saigyo-an. Yoshino Mountain is also famous as the best cherry blossom viewing spot in Japan, attracting many tourists in the spring. There are also restaurants and gourmet information in the area, making it possible to enjoy food while walking around. When visiting Kinpusenji Temple, why not also visit the surrounding tourist spots?

Point 5

Experience Nature and History! Kinpusenji Temple Walking Course

Around Kinpusenji Temple, there are nature-rich walking courses where you can stroll while feeling the beautiful nature and historic buildings of Yoshino Mountain. In particular, during spring, the cherry blossom trees are beautiful, allowing you to enjoy the cherry blossoms while walking. There are also hiking courses, making it possible to explore all of Yoshino Mountain. By strolling while feeling nature and history, you can deepen your understanding of Yoshino Mountain.

Access

Get off at Kintetsu Express Yoshino Station

If using public transportation, take the Kintetsu Express. Take the Kintetsu Express to Kashiharajingu-mae Station, then transfer to the Kintetsu Express Yoshino Line bound for Yoshino. It takes about 40 minutes from Kashiharajingu-mae Station to Yoshino Station. If going by car, there are two routes: one where you get off at the "Katsuragi IC" on the Minami-Hannan Expressway, and another where you get off at the "Kashiwara IC" on the Nishi-Meihan Expressway. After that, proceed on National Route 169.

Parking

Use Nearby Parking Lots, Such as Shimonobono Parking Lot

There is no dedicated parking lot at Kongōbu-ji Temple. However, there is a parking lot for tourists who come to see the cherry blossoms in Yoshino nearby, which you can use. Shimonobono Parking Lot is about a 1 km walk from Kongōbu-ji Temple. During the cherry blossom season, it is a paid parking lot (1500 yen), but it is free to park there at other times, so please use this parking lot if you are going by car. During the cherry blossom season, it can get very crowded, so you may have to use parking lots further away from Kongōbu-ji Temple, such as Chūjibon Parking Lot.

Sightseeing

Annual Exhibition Held for Major Repairs

Since 2012, Kimpusen-ji Temple has held an annual exhibition of its three main statues, the Kongōsattva, as part of a major repair fundraising effort. Even after the ten-year period ended in 2023, the exhibitions continue to be held. The timing of the exhibitions varies from year to year, so please check the official Kimpusen-ji Temple website. It's rare to have the opportunity to see the miraculous main statues of Kimpusen-ji Temple with your own eyes. Why not visit Kimpusen-ji Temple during the exhibition period?

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