Kōtsu-ji Temple
高越寺
Kōtsu-ji Temple: birthplace of Awa Shugendō, dedicated to Zaō Gongen, located on Mount Kōtsu.
What it is
- A Shingon-shū Daikaku-ji school temple.
- Dedicated to the main deity Zaō Gongen.
- Considered the birthplace of Awa Shugendō.
- Part of Dochu Kōtsu Prefectural Natural Park.
What to see
- Painting of Buddha's Nirvana (at Kyoto National Museum).
Getting there
- 50 minutes by car from Awa-Yamakawa Station.
- 70 minutes by car and foot from Wakimachi Interchange.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
徳島県吉野川市山川町木綿麻山310 Open in Google Maps
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