Kongōshō-ji Temple

What it is

• Rinzai sect temple on Mt. Asama's southern peak.
• Reportedly restored by Kūkai in 825.
• Became a Zen temple in the late 14th century.
• Known as the 'demon gate protector' of Ise Grand Shrine.

What to see

• Main image is Kokūzō Bosatsu.
• Main hall, rebuilt in 1609, is Important Cultural Property.
• Items related to Kuki Yoshitaka are housed here.
• Gokuraku Bridge is an Ise City Tangible Cultural Property.
• Asamayama Kyozuka Group is a National Historic Site.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.