This is an old temple built in 770. It is the third amulet-issuing office of Westland 33 places with the present main hall is said to be the largest scale among them. Although they were burnt down by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the present halls and towers were rebuilt in Edo era. "Hondo", "Daimon", "Chumon", and "Senju-do" are designated as national important cultural properties.
Kokawa-dera Temple
2787, Kokawa, Kokawa-cho, Naga-gun
TEL:0736-73-4830 FAX:0736-73-2007
Get off at "Kokawa Sta." of JR Wakayama Line, 10 minutes walk.
Charge: Precincts - Free, Admission Fee of main Hall / 300yen
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