Kokoku-ji Temple
Kokoku-ji mixes history with legend. It was built in 1227 in memory of Minamoto no Sanetomo, an unfortunate shogun assassinated by his nephew. In the years following its construction, legend has it that the temple was badly damaged by fire but reconstructed in a single night by a local mountain spirit, or 'tengu'. The temple now pays homage to both the deceased shogun and the mythical tengu.
- Category
- History / Tradition /Culture
General Information
- Address
- 和歌山県日高郡由良町門前801
- Telephone Number
- +81-(0)73-860-0154
* Facility information is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
