Kongosho-ji Temple (Mt. Asama)
In Japanese: 金剛證寺
An old temple on top of Mt. Asama, said to guard Ise Jingu's unlucky northeast. Kukai is said to have trained here; the main hall dates from 1609.
Important Cultural Property (main hall)
Nearby
- Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks) ≈ 20 min by car
- Ise Jingu (Inner Shrine) ≈ 20 min by car
- Oharai-machi & Okage Yokocho ≈ 20 min by car
- Toba Aquarium ≈ 20 min by car
- Mikimoto Pearl Island ≈ 20 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- By car via the Ise-Shima Skyline, about 20 min from Ise-nishi IC; bus on weekends and holidays only
Few buses — check times or join a tour - Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Main hall 9:00–15:45; the Ise-Shima Skyline is a toll road
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info