Kogan-ji

📍 Nara, Yoshino · 2591 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino Town, Yoshino District, Nara

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Hours

8:30–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

History

Byakko

In the innermost sanctum of Mount Yoshino's sacred mountains stands Kogan-ji, a temple where great vows are gathered and transformed into reality. The vision of Kobo Daishi permeates these precincts, inspiring even humble practitioners to embrace aspirations beyond the ordinary. Like a flame passed from hand to hand across the generations, the collective will of countless seekers burns here with undying light, illuminating the path toward the fulfillment of one's highest purpose.

Benefits

great vows fulfilledspiritual attainmentpurification

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