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Seiganto-ji Temple

青岸渡寺

Address: 和歌山県東牟婁郡那智勝浦町那智山8番地

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History

Seiganto-ji’s origin tradition concerns the monk Ragyō practicing beside Nachi Falls and finding a Kannon image. The pilgrimage association identifies it as a Tendai temple and the first stop of the Saikoku 33 pilgrimage.

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Sources 第一番青岸渡寺 : 西国三十三所

Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Main Hall (Nyoirindo)
The wooden principal hall is also called Nyoirindo.
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Niomon Gate
The temple entrance houses guardian figures.
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Nyoho Hall
The vermilion hall enshrines Daikokuten.
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Mizuko Hall
A memorial hall enshrining Nyoirin Kannon.
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Bell Tower
The temple bell is housed here.
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Map sources & credits

Based on GSI aerial imagery © OpenStreetMap contributors Official grounds information

Visiting information

Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Opening hours

The pilgrimage association lists temple visiting hours 07:00–16:30 and a separate inscription window 07:30–16:30.

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Sources 第一番青岸渡寺 : 西国三十三所

Admission

The association lists no admission charge for the temple visit; separate tower exhibitions are outside this statement.

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Sources 第一番青岸渡寺 : 西国三十三所

Seiganto-ji Temple

Collectible stamp

History

Explore the grounds

Main Hall (Nyoirindo)

Niomon Gate

Nyoho Hall

Mizuko Hall

Bell Tower

Visiting information

Opening hours

Admission