Negoro-ji
根来寺
The head temple of the Shingi Shingon sect, home to the “Great Pagoda,” the largest wooden multi-treasure pagoda in Japan and a National Treasure. Famous for cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage.
Negoro-ji was founded in the 12th century by Kakuban, the monk known as Kōkyō Daishi. At its peak it had thousands of buildings and the warrior monks known as the Negoro-shu, but in 1585 it was attacked and burned by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and only a few buildings, including the Great Pagoda, survived. Standing about 40 metres tall, the Great Pagoda is the largest wooden multi-treasure pagoda in Japan and a National Treasure, and bullet marks can still be seen on its body. The garden is a national place of scenic beauty and is especially beautiful in autumn. Admission costs about 500 yen, and the temple is open from 9:10 to 16:30. It is about 15 minutes by bus from Iwade Station on JR, or about 30 minutes by car from central Wakayama City.
Opening hours
09:10–16:30 (Nov–Mar until 16:00)
Nearby sights
- Kishi Station
- Kokawa-dera
- Hinokuma & Kunikakasu Shrines
- Wakayama Ramen (Ide Shoten)
- Wakayama Castle
- Kimii-dera
- Wakanoura & Tamatsushima Shrine
- Kishu Toshogu