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Seigan-ji Temple

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青巌寺

Seigan-ji Temple is the head priest's residence, built for Hideyoshi's mother.

Seigan-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Residence of the head priest of Koyasan Shingon Buddhism.
  • Founded in 1592 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
  • Built for the memorial service of Hideyoshi's mother.
  • Former site of Daitenpo-in Temple, built in 1132.

What to see

  • Mausoleum of Shinzen, second head priest of Koyasan.
  • Statue of Tokugawa Ieyasu enshrined as main deity.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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