Kongobu-ji Temple

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Kongobu-ji is a temple located in the center of Koyasan, and is the head temple of 4,000 temples of the Koyasan Shingon sect.

On the west side of Kongobu-ji Temple is the Danjo Garan, a training hall for Shingon Esoteric Buddhism.

Free parking is available nearby. However, during the tourist season such as autumn leaves, it is often full early.

[Visiting fee]
General: 500 yen
Elementary school students: 200 yen

[Worship time]
8:30-17:00

[Kongobuji Parking Lot]
Free / 24 hours (some charges apply)
Not in one place, but scattered in various places

Category: 高野山｜history｜寺
Adress: 和歌山県伊都郡高野町高野山１３２
Official Website: https://www.koyasan.or.jp/
TEL: 0736-56-2011

（Info may be outdated. Check official site or call for updates.）

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