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Shingon Buddhism sacred sites in Japan

Explore 6 Shingon Buddhism sacred places in Japan, with mapped locations and detailed site guides.

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Koyasan, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Daimon Gate (大門) is the monumental western gate of Koyasan and a dramatic arrival threshold from Choishi-michi.

Koyasan, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Danjo Garan (壇上伽藍) is Koyasan's central monastic complex, associated with Kobo Daishi's establishment of the mountaintop center.

Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Kukai’s teaching memory reached by a demanding climb through Takao. Jingo-ji remains an active Shingon Buddhism temple....

Kudoyama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

Jison-in (慈尊院) is the temple at Kudoyama traditionally regarded as the lower-world entrance to Koyasan and the starting threshold of Choishi-michi.

Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Miroku’s poised stillness within one of Kyoto’s earliest temples. Kōryū-ji remains an active Shingon Buddhism temple....

Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Myoe’s mountain discipline above the cedar paths of Toganoo. Kōzan-ji (Kyoto) remains an active Shingon Buddhism temple....

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What is included in this Shingon Buddhism guide to Japan?

This guide includes 6 sacred places within the Shingon Buddhism tradition in Japan.

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