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Negoro-ji Temple

根来寺

Address: 和歌山県岩出市根来2286

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History

Negoro-ji developed from Kakuban’s religious and teaching work and later became a major center of Shingon learning. Much of the complex burned during Hideyoshi’s 1585 campaign; major halls were subsequently rebuilt with Tokugawa support.

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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

Great Transmission Hall
The main hall enshrines a triad led by Dainichi.
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Great Pagoda
The Great Pagoda was completed in 1547.
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Daishi Hall
The hall is dedicated to Kobo Daishi.
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Inner Sanctuary
The inner sanctuary is Kakuban’s mausoleum.
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Honbo Office
The Honbo oversees temple administration.
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Komyoden
The hall enshrines founder Kakuban.
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Gyoja Hall
The hall is dedicated to En no Gyoja.
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Shoten Hall
Shoten Hall stands over Shoten Pond.
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Scenic Garden
The garden combines a natural waterfall and pond.
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Bell Gate
A bell tower is built above the gate.
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Kusha Myojin
This guardian shrine dates to the temple’s beginnings.
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Lotus Pond
Lotuses flower across the pond in early summer.
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Fudo Hall
The hall enshrines the protective Fudo image.
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Kasuga Shrine
Kasuga Myojin is a temple guardian shrine.
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Konpira Shrine
The elevated shrine faces toward Shikoku.
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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

Visiting hours are 09:10–16:30 from April through October and 09:10–16:00 from November through March.

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Admission

Entry costs 500 yen for junior-high-age visitors and above; younger children enter free.

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Negoro-ji Temple

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History

Explore the grounds

Great Transmission Hall

Great Pagoda

Daishi Hall

Inner Sanctuary

Honbo Office

Komyoden

Gyoja Hall

Shoten Hall

Scenic Garden

Bell Gate

Kusha Myojin

Lotus Pond

Fudo Hall

Kasuga Shrine

Konpira Shrine

Visiting information

Opening hours

Admission