Nachisan Seigantoji
Japanese name：
那智山青岸渡寺
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Main Image Nyoirin Kannon Category Bosatsu (Bodhisattva)
Impression TagsMysterySolemnityDepth
DescriptionThe principal image of Seigantoji, the first temple of the Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage, is Nyoirin Kannon. The main hall beside Kumano Nachi Taisha was rebuilt in 1590 by Toyotomi Hidenaga under orders from Toyotomi Hideyoshi and is designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The principal image is secret but is unveiled on Feb 3, the second Sunday of April, and Aug 17. The hall itself is normally open to worshippers.
Basic Information
Spot ID
7810
Temple / Site
Nachisan Seigantoji
Visiting Area
Main Hall (Nyoirindo)
Visiting Status
Main hall normally open; secret principal image unveiled on Feb 3, the second Sunday of Apr, and Aug 17
Address
和歌山県東牟婁郡那智勝浦町那智山8
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