Buddhist temple
Fumon-in
普門院（ふもんいん）
Kōya, Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture
A bekkaku honzan (special head temple) on Kōyasan that also welcomes worshippers as a shukubō (temple lodging). Its principal image is a Dainichi Nyorai called "Fumon Mantoku no Dainichi Nyorai", from which the temple takes its name.
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 object of worship: Dainichi Nyorai (Fumon Mantoku no Dainichi Nyorai)
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it began when Gonzō Daitoku, the master who shaved Kōbō Daishi's head, rejoiced at the Daishi's founding of Kōyasan and built a temple in Tenchō 1. After it burned down completely in the great Kōyasan fire of Meiji 21, it received the main sanctuary of the Tōshōgū from Kongōbu-ji and moved it here, and this is now its main hall.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 普門院「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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