Kongō-ji Temple
金剛寺 (蒲郡市)
Kongoji Temple offers panoramic views and a towering Kobo Daishi statue, a rewarding stop for history and scenery.
What it is
- A Shingon sect temple.
- Founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai in the early Heian period.
- 45th and 46th temple of the Mikawa Shin-Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage.
What to see
- Main hall on the summit of Mt. Kobo.
- 30-meter tall Kobo Daishi statue, built in 1937.
- Bell and bell tower for aquatic memorial service, built in 1970.
- Viewing platform called Lovers Hill.
Getting there
- About 7 minutes by taxi from Mikawa-Miya Station.
- Accessible by foot from the Minamiyamaguchi bus stop.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
愛知県蒲郡市三谷町南山14番地 Open in Google Maps
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