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Kongo Sanmaiin

Wakayama · Koya · Architecture

Japanese name: 金剛三昧院

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WHAT TO DOKongo Sanmaiin

A pagoda said to have been raised by Hojo Masako, and the oldest building on the mountain.

WHEREWakayama

Koya · Koya

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Overview

A pagoda said to have been raised by Hojo Masako, and the oldest building on the mountain.

About this place

Kongō Sanmai-in (金剛三昧院, Kongō Sanmai-in) is a minor temple complex on Mount Kōya in Japan, founded in 1211 by order of Hōjō Masako for posthumous soul of Minamoto no Yoritomo and renamed "Kongō Sanmai-in" in 1219 for that of Minamoto no Sanetomo.

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Key facts

Founded / opened：1211 Highlights / collection：National Treasure Tahoto pagoda, Oldest building on Koyasan Genre：Architecture

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