Kume-dera Temple

What it is

• A temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism.
• Considered the birthplace of Shingon Buddhism.
• Kukai propagated Shingon Esoteric Buddhism here in 807.
• Main image is Yakushi Nyorai.

What to see

• A six-story stone pagoda.
• A Tahoto pagoda, an Important Cultural Property.
• Large foundation stones of the East Pagoda.
• The main hall, rebuilt in 1663.

When to go

• A stop on the Saigoku Yakushi Pilgrimage.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.