Kokawa-dera Temple

Temple

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This temple is located in Kokawa, Kinokawa City. It is the third pilgrimage site of the “Saikoku Sanjusansho” pilgrimage that takes visitors to various holy sites associated with Kannon. It was constructed at the end of the Nara period in 770 by Otomo no Kujiko. The main temple building was rebuilt in 1720, and it features a very rare design that combines a single-roof worship hall with a double-roof main hall, making it an Important Cultural Property.

Spot details

Address: Wakayama Pref. Kinokawashi Kokawa 2787
Area: Mt. Koya / Ryujin Onsen / Kudoyama Area
Phone: 0736734830
Hours: 8:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [climbing fee]Free
[Main hall admission fee]400yen
Parking Lot: Available(100spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (Available only at specified locations)
Wi-Fi: Available
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

#3 Temple of Saigoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage

Reviewedï¼2020.04.11

We drove from Negoro-ji Temple to Kokawa-ji Temple, both of which stand at the southern foot of the Izumi Mountains north of the Kinokawa River.Kokawa-ji Temple is believed to have been established...
Stunning Temple Surrounded by Beautiful Sakura

Reviewedï¼2018.04.01

With a morning free in Wakayama, I decided to head to Kokawadera Temple after being recommended by some local Japanese friends. Its a 40 minute drive out of central Wakayama (or 30mins by train to...
Tranquil setting, historically incredible, just stunning

Reviewedï¼2014.11.13

We stumbled upon this huge temple complex in August. It was almost deserted being so hot and a weekday. But we were able to wander around freely and explore to our hearts content. What struck me most...