Originally constructed in 1593 by warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi to honor his mother, Kongobuji Temple stands as the revered headquarters of Koyasan's Shingon Buddhist sect. Visitors can walk through sprawling wooden halls adorned with elegant Kano School sliding screen paintings and admire the Banryutei, the largest rock garden in Japan. It offers an evocative and tranquil window into the centuries-old spiritual traditions and architectural heritage of the sacred mountain retreat.
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