A Shingon temple near the summit of Mount Kanayama in Ota, a sacred site adjacent to Kanayama Castle ruins.
With tradition that Kobo Daishi Kukai practiced here, it holds deep Daishi worship.
Mount Kanayama at 239m offers renowned panoramic views across the Kanto Plain.
Kanayama Castle, selected among Japan's 100 Famous Castles, shares its history with the temple.
From the main hall, views extend …
During the Konin era (810-824), Kobo Daishi Kukai is said to have climbed this mountain and practiced during his Kanto pilgrimage.
Revered since the Heian period as a Daishi worship sacred site where Kukai practiced.
In the Kamakura period, under Nitta clan patronage, it served as the spiritual guar…
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