Koyasan Daishi Church
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347 Kōyasan, Koya, Ito District, Wakayama 648-0211, Japan
Daishi Kyokai (大師教会, Daishi Kyōkai) is the administrative center of Shingon Buddhism, and is responsible for spreading the teachings of Kobo Daishi, the sect's founder. The complex consists of two buildings: Henjoden, a traditional temple hall, that was built in 1915 and is dedicated to Kobo Daishi, and a modern building for administration, lectures and training. An English information desk is available in this building. Visitors can participate in a few activities at Daishi Kyokai, such as receiving Buddhist precepts (jukai) or copying Buddhist scriptures (shakyo). No advance reservations are required.
Duration: 01h00min
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Opening hours
Mondays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesdays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesdays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursdays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fridays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturdays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sundays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
review(s)
泰弘kippei a month ago
It is located a short walk from the Kongobuji-mae parking lot. You are not allowed to wear shoes when visiting the temple, but you can go inside. It was arranged in a series of 10 pictures that tell the story of Daishi's life from his birth to his admission to Okunoin. Goshuin stamps can be paid for 300 yen at the concrete building next door. (As of January 20, 2024) Please note that from April 1, 2020, the sutra payment fees for each Kongobuji facility will be revised. Target location Kongobuji Temple Okunoin Garan Reihokan Daishi Church Nyonindo Hall Tokugawa family mausoleum It will be 500 yen from the current 300 yen.
Mike Shinn 2 months ago
Very nice people. We didn't get to do the calligraphy activity but everyone was very kind
Peter Faulkner 2 years ago
Might not be the first choice for most foreign tourists, but it is on the list of every Japanese. There is a Buddhist ceremony performed every hour of so. It is just something to experience.
Vyn Tang 4 years ago
Serene, out of this world by sacred temple and sematary.
星野亜精（所属税理士） 6 years ago
I visited to learn meditation there. This facility is office of the department of school affairs. So, you may not enjoy there.