Kimpusen-ji
金峯山寺
temple in
Yoshino
#1 in Yoshino
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#234 in Japan
Kimpusen-ji is a significant temple located in Yoshino, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It serves as the head temple of the Shugendo religion, which is a syncretic blend of esoteric Buddhism, Shinto, and Taoist beliefs. The temple complex is nestled in the scenic mountains of Yoshino, an area renowned for its stunning cherry blossoms in spring. The main hall, known as Zao-do, is one of the largest wooden structures in Japan and houses the temple's principal deity, Zao Gongen. Kimpusen-ji is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.
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