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Ōminesan-ji Temple

大峯山寺

Address: 奈良県吉野郡天川村洞川703

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History

Ōminesan-ji first appears in documentary records in 905; excavations found evidence of eighth-century religious activity here.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

905
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Browse places by founding, rebuilding, and other events in each historical era.

Explore the grounds

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

Numbered buildings have unconfirmed names and uses.

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

Landmarks on this map

Building 1
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Building 2
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Building 3
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Visiting information

Check before you go

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

Access & etiquette

The religious mountain area retains a prohibition on entry by women; the temple’s annual open season is May 3–September 23.

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Ōminesan-ji Temple

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History

Timeline

Historical milestone

Explore the grounds

Building 1

Building 2

Building 3

Building 4

Building 5

Building 6

Visiting information

Access & etiquette