Kongō-ji Temple
金剛寺
Kongō-ji Temple: a historic Shingon Buddhist temple founded in the 12th century, home to a hidden Kannon statue.
What it is
- A Shingon-shu Chizan-ha sect temple.
- Founded by Hatakeyama Shigetada.
- Established during the Kenkyū era (1190-1199).
- Principal image is a Kannon Bodhisattva.
What to see
- The Kannon Bodhisattva statue is a hidden Buddha.
- A Kōshin-tō is a cultural property.
- Esoteric Buddhist ritual implements are cultural properties.
Getting there
- 32-minute walk from Minami-Yono Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
埼玉県さいたま市桜区道場3-15-3 Open in Google Maps
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