Kinpusenji Temple（金峯山寺）

Kinpusenji Temple（金峯山寺） is the head temple of Kinpusen-Shugendō, established in the mid-7th century. Kinpusenji Temple（金峯山寺） features the Zaō-Hall (Zaōdō), which is the second largest wooden structure in Japan after Tōdai-ji. Standing 34 meters tall and supported by 68 giant pillars, the temple houses three historic 7-meter tall blue-skinned Zao Gongen statues representing past, present, and future Buddha. Kinpusenji Temple（金峯山寺） is a UNESCO World Heritage site as part of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range.

Services
- Traditional Buddhist ceremonies
- Mountain worship ceremonies
- Shugendo workshops and training events (May through October)
- Special viewing of sacred statues (Spring and Autumn only)
- Cultural tours with temple monks

Additional Features
- UNESCO World Heritage site
- Historic Niomon Gate (National Treasure)
- Buddha Treasure Hall
- Nancho Myohoden Hall
- Connected to pilgrimage routes
- Surrounded by cherry blossom trees