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Kimii-dera Temple

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紀三井寺

Kimii-dera Temple is a historic pilgrimage site known for its cherry blossoms and sacred waters.

Kimii-dera Temple
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What it is

  • Head temple of the Guze Kannon sect.
  • Founded in 770 by the monk Ikō.
  • Main deity is the Eleven-faced Kannon Bosatsu.
  • Second temple of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage.

What to see

  • Three wells called Mii-sui, designated one of Japan's 100 Best Waters.
  • Cherry blossoms, a Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Site.

When to go

  • Spring for cherry blossoms.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

和歌山県和歌山市紀三井寺1201 Open in Google Maps

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