Kongō-ji
Kongō-ji (金剛寺) is a Buddhist temple in Kawachinagano, Osaka, Japan. It is the head temple of the Shingon Omuro sect. and also known under its mountain-name as Amanosan Kongō-ji (天野山 金剛寺). It is the 7th temple on the Shin Saigoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage (新西国三十三箇所) and is notable for the large number of designated cultural properties. The precincts of the temple were designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1934 with the area under protection expanded in 2011.
| Kongō-ji 金剛寺 | |
|---|---|
Temple grounds with main hall and refectory | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhist |
| Deity | Dainichi Nyorai |
| Rite | Shingon Omuro |
| Location | |
| Location | 996 Amano-chō, Kawachinagano, Osaka Prefecture, Osaka-fu |
| Country | Japan |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°25′43″N 135°31′46″E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Gyōki |
| Date established | 729–748 |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
National Treasure National Historic Site of Japan | |
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