Danjo Garan Temple

Other Historic Site/Building
Together with the Okunoin, one of the two most sacred sites on holy Mt. Koya. It is also the first site where the famed monk Kukai began building in order to erect his main dojo for his esoteric Shingon teachings. The temple is comprised of 19 buildings, including the Konpon Daito tower, the symbol of the temple; the main temple hall, and Goeido hall. The main temple hall, located in the center of the grounds, is the central temple nave of Mt. Koya and almost all of the most important ceremonies on the mountain are conducted here. The temple’s principle object of worship is a figure of Bhaisajyaguru; this statue is a hidden image and is not displayed to the general public.

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Wakayama Pref. Itogunkouyachou Kouyasan 152 map map Map
Hours
[Garan Gokujo] 8:30-17:00 (All year)
*Inner worship until 16:45
Closed
open everyday (Due to events, there are some Sundays where you cannot worship inside the Konpon Daito and Friday Hall)
Fees
[Admission fee to worship]Free
[Friday Hall]500yen
[Konmoto Daito]500yen
Parking Lot
Not available (about 10 spaces on the middle gate side)
Credit Card
Not available
Smoking
Not available (Smoking areas available in north and south outside of Grounds)
Wi-Fi
Available(Wakayama Freee Wi-Fi)
English Menu
Available (English version pamphlet)
Note
Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 20, 2020 (Information as of May 19, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
Yes
Wheelchair accessible
Possible (access to the dais (on the side of the Great Pagoda and Friday Hall) is from the slope next to the central gate. Prayers inside the Great Pagoda and Friday Hall are available upon request at the shrine.)
Infant friendly
Available
Pet friendly
Possible (Grounds is allowed, Inner worship is not allowed)

Information Sources:  NAVITIME JAPAN

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