Kongō-ji Temple
金剛寺
Kongoji is a historic Soto Zen temple known for moxibustion and a notable gate.
What it is
- A Soto Zen temple in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture.
- Founded in 1496 by local clan leader Nakada Angyo.
- Founding priest was Setsuan Ryoin, from Ryuonji Temple.
- Known as "Okyu no Kongoji" for 200 years of moxibustion.
What to see
- Kongoji Sanmon Gate is a city natural monument.
- Excavated artifacts from the sutra mound are a city natural monument.
Getting there
- A 28-minute walk from Arai-juku Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
埼玉県川口市安行吉岡1361 Open in Google Maps
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