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Kokawa-dera Temple
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Buddhist templeWakayama

Kokawa-dera Temple

粉河寺

Address
和歌山県紀の川市粉河2787
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History

Kokawa-dera’s origin account links a hunter and a miraculous child pilgrim to a Kannon image in 770. The temple records destruction during Hideyoshi’s 1585 campaign and the completion of surviving halls under later Tokugawa patronage.

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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

  1. Main Hall

    The main hall stands above the central approach.

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  2. Senju Hall

    Senju Hall stands beside the main hall.

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  3. Great Gate

    The great gate marks the lower entrance.

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  4. Middle Gate

    The middle gate leads toward the main terrace.

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  5. Hexagonal Hall

    The hexagonal hall stands near the bell tower.

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  6. Joroku Hall

    Joroku Hall stands beside the upper approach.

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  7. Bell Tower

    The bell tower stands beside the main terrace.

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  8. Taishi Hall

    Taishi Hall stands along the lower court.

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  9. Nenbutsu Hall

    Nenbutsu Hall stands along the lower court.

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  10. Fudo Hall

    Fudo Hall stands near the great gate.

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  11. Jizo Hall

    Jizo Hall stands along the lower approach.

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  12. Honbo

    The Honbo stands across the lower court.

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Visiting information

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

Getting there

The temple is about 15 minutes on foot from Kokawa Station on the JR Wakayama Line.

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