mitsugon in
📍 Wakayama, 伊都郡 · ito gun takano machi kouyasan 479
About
Mountain 高野山
Sect 高野山真言宗
Principal 大日如来
Founded 長承元年（1132年）
Founder 覚鑁（興教大師）
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
¥500
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
History
Mitsugon-in on Mt. Koya was founded in 1132 by Kakuban (Kokyo Daishi), a reformist priest who sought to revitalize the corrupted Kongobuji establishment. Kakuban practiced silent meditation here for three years. After the arson attack of 1140 (the Kirimoimi Riot), he left Mt. Koya and went on to establish Negoroji Temple, founding the Shingi Shingon sect. The current main hall uniquely enshrines the only statue of Kakuban on Mt. Koya. The Karukaya-do hall serves as the 34th temple of the Tokai Kinki Jizo Pilgrimage.
Benefits
Spiritual growthGrant of wisdomPurification of mind and bodyEvil wardingWish fulfillment
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