Buddhist temple
Kinpusen-ji
金峯山寺（きんぷせんじ）
Yoshino, Nara Prefecture
The central temple of Shugendō, which lives on in the mountains of Yoshino. Three hidden statues of Kongō Zaō Daigongen are enshrined in the Zaōdō.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal image: Kongō Zaō Daigongen
History and things to know
There is a tradition that the temple began when En no Gyōja perceived Zaō Gongen on Mt. Sanjōgatake, carved his form, and enshrined it on the mountain and on Mt. Yoshino. Today it is the head temple of the Kinpusen Shugen Honshū.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
The special unveiling of the hidden images is different from ordinary viewing inside the hall. Please check the official guide for which figures can be seen and when.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 金峯山寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-16 確認）
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