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Kondō Hall, Danjō Garan, Mount Kōya

by SupervisorK
Kondō Hall, Danjō Garan, Mount Kōya
At the center of Danjō Garan, the sacred heart of Mount Kōya, stands Kondō, the Main Hall. Since the founding of Mount Kōya by Kūkai, also known as...
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Kongōbu-ji Temple, Mount Kōya

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Kongōbu-ji Temple, Mount Kōya
At the heart of Mount Kōya stands Kongōbu-ji, the head temple of Shingon Buddhism. Founded by Kūkai, also known as Kōbō Daishi, more than 1,200 yea...
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Konpon Daitō, Mount Kōya

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Konpon Daitō, Mount Kōya
Among the many sacred buildings of Mount Kōya, few are as important as Konpon Daitō. Founded by Kūkai, also known as Kōbō Daishi, Mount Kōya has be...
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