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Kongoji Temple

Kongo-ji

A sacred sanctuary of the Shingon Esoteric Buddhist school, home to National Treasures and profound spiritual history.

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Kongoji Temple, located in Amano-cho, Kawachinagano City, Osaka, is the head temple of the Onmyo branch of the Shingon school of Esoteric Buddhism. Historically known as "Nyonin Koya" (the female version of Mt.

What makes it special

国宝・重要文化財真言宗・仏教文化歴史的な建築自然豊かな参拝歴史散策

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About Kongoji Temple

国宝や重要文化財の鑑賞: 金堂に安置された貴重な仏像や、歴史的な建築物の美しさは必見です。
歴史的な雰囲気の散策: 天野街道や周辺の自然とともに、中世の歴史を感じる時間を過ごしてください。
季節の特別公開: 春などの特定の時期に行われる国宝の特別公開は、非常に貴重な機会です。
精神的な体験: 伝統的な仏教文化に触れ、静かな環境の中で自分自身を見つめ直すことができます。

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Mon

8/3

33°/25°

100%

Tue

8/4

33°/24°

82%

Wed

8/5

34°/24°

31%

Thu

8/6

35°/26°

35%

Fri

8/7

35°/25°

86%

Sat

8/8

33°/24°

70%

Sun

8/9

29°/24°

68%

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Kokuzo Bosatsu Ennichi(7/13)

Osaka · Other

Experience the Kokuzo Bosatsu Ennichi at Amanosan Kongoji, a historic Shingon Buddhist temple with 1,350 years of history. Discover National Treasures and beautiful natural scenery in a serene setting, just 45 minutes from Kansai International Airport.

Jul 13

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Kannon Bosatsu Goen-nichi(7/18)

Osaka · Other

Experience the Kannon Bosatsu Goen-nichi at Amanoyama Kongoji on the 18th of every month. A rare opportunity to deeply experience Japanese history and traditional faith surrounded by National Treasures and 1,300 years of heritage.

Jul 18

Ended

Fudo Myoo Ennichi Goma Fire Ritual(7/28)

Osaka · Other

Experience the traditional Goma fire ritual at Amanoyama Kongoji every 28th of the month. Entrust your wishes to the sacred flame and enjoy a spiritual moment in a historic sacred site.

Jul 28