Kongobuji Temple (Koyasan)
In Japanese: 金剛峯寺（高野山）
The head temple of Koyasan Shingon Buddhism, with painted sliding doors and Banryutei, one of Japan's largest rock gardens.
World Heritage (Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range)
Too crowded? Similar but quieter: Niutsuhime Shrine
Nearby
- Danjo Garan (Koyasan) ≈ 10 min by car
- Koyasan Okunoin ≈ 15 min by car
- Niutsuhime Shrine ≈ 25 min by car
- Kokawadera Temple ≈ 45 min by car
- Gojo Shinmachi Street ≈ 45 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Bus from Koyasan Sta. (about 11 min) to Kongobuji-mae
- Fee
- 1,000 yen (junior high and older); combined pass 2,500 yen
- Good to know
- 8:30–17:00 (entry until 16:30)
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info