About World Heritage
Honzan Area本山地区
Once divided into Seigan-ji and Kozan-ji, in 1869, these two temples were unified and formed Kongobu-ji. It is the religious headquarters of the Koyasan Shingon sect, and is the place where the main buildings of the Sohonzan Kongobu-ji are located. Many of the existing buildings are those of Seigan-ji, centered by Daishuden and Okushoin, Prefectural Designated Cultural Properties such as Kyozo, Shoro, Sinzendo, Gomado, Sammon, Ekamon and Kagobei stand in the compound.
Nationally Designated Cultural Properties
Historic Site | Compound |
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Prefectural Designated Cultural Property | Daishuden, Okushoin, Kyozo, Shoro, Sinzendo, Gomado, Sammon, Ekamon and Kagobei |