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.

Spot details

Address: Wakayama Pref. Itogunkouyachou Kouyasan 152
Area: Mt. Koya / Ryujin Onsen / Kudoyama Area
Phone: 0736562011
Hours: [Sangharama Gokusho] 8:30-17:00 (All year)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee to worship] Free
[Friday Hall] 500yen
[Nemoto Daito] 500yen
Parking Lot: Available(10spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available (English version of 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: Available
Infant friendly: Available