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Honzan Area 本山地区

Honzan Area

Once divided into Seigan-ji and Kozan-ji, in 1869, these two temples were unified and formed Kongobu-ji. It is the religious headquarters of the Koyasan Shingon sect, and is the place where the main buildings of the Sohonzan Kongobu-ji are located. Many of the existing buildings are those of Seigan-ji, centered by Daishuden and Okushoin, Prefectural Designated Cultural Properties such as Kyozo, Shoro, Sinzendo, Gomado, Sammon, Ekamon and Kagobei stand in the compound.

Law protection: Compound (Historic Site), Daishuden, Okushoin, Kyozo, Shoro, Sinzendo, Gomado, Sammon, Ekamon and Kagobei (Prefectural Designated Cultural Property)


Koyasan Kongobu-ji
Garan Area , Okuno-in Area , Daimon Area , Kongosammai-in Area ,
Tokugawake Reidai Area , Honzan Area


Introduction to the properties


Wakayama Prefecture The World Heritage Registration Association
(Wakayama Prefecture Planning Department Planning Bureau Regional Development Division Branch Office)
100-1 Hongu Hongu Town Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, 647-1731