Iwafune Tera

📍 Kyoto, 木津川市 · kizugawa shi kamomachi iwafune ue no mon 43

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About

Mountain 高雾山

Sect 真言律宗

Principal 阿弥陀如来

Founded 729

Founder 行基

Heritage 阿弥陀如来坐像（重要文化財）、三重塔（重要文化財）

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Hours

9:00–16:30

Fee

¥500

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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History

Famous for its elegant three-story pagoda, Gansenji stands serene in the mountains of Kamo Town. Ancient practitioners came to strengthen their spirits and seek the path to enlightenment. Countless prayers have ascended skyward, carried by the pagoda pointing toward heaven. The sanctuary transforms seasonally, said to inspire spiritual renewal in all who visit this timeless mountain sanctuary.