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Negoro-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Iwade, Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. Surrounded by the sacred peaks of the Katsuragi Mountains, the temple grounds were designated as a National Historic Site and a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 2007.
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Momijidani Park
Negoro, Iwade, Wakayama 649-6202, Japan
Iwade Civic Museum
2306-1 Negoro, Iwade, Wakayama 649-6202, Japan
Former Wakayama Prefecture Assembly Hall
2347-22 Negoro, Iwade, Wakayama 649-6202, Japan
ねごろ歴史資料館
2029-6 Negoro, Iwade, Wakayama 649-6202, Japan
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Japan, 〒649-6202 Wakayama, Iwade, Negoro, 東谷2185
らーめん つけ麺 武者麺 根来インター店
1696 Negoro, Iwade, Wakayama 649-6202, Japan
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1446 Negoro, Iwade, Wakayama 649-6202, Japan
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Negoroji

2286 Negoro, Iwade, Wakayama 649-6202, Japan
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Negoro-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Iwade, Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. Surrounded by the sacred peaks of the Katsuragi Mountains, the temple grounds were designated as a National Historic Site and a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 2007.

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attractions: Momijidani Park, Iwade Civic Museum, Former Wakayama Prefecture Assembly Hall, ねごろ歴史資料館, restaurants: 古民家カフェレストラン 初花, らーめん つけ麺 武者麺 根来インター店
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Momijidani Park

Iwade Civic Museum

Former Wakayama Prefecture Assembly Hall

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Momijidani Park

Momijidani Park

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Iwade Civic Museum

Iwade Civic Museum

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Former Wakayama Prefecture Assembly Hall

Former Wakayama Prefecture Assembly Hall

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ねごろ歴史資料館

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古民家カフェレストラン 初花

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古民家カフェレストラン 初花

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Negoro-ji (根来寺) is a historic Buddhist temple located in the city of Iwade, within Wakayama Prefecture, in Japan's Kansai region. This temple is renowned for its picturesque setting, nestled among the sacred peaks of the Katsuragi Mountains, which provide a serene and spiritual backdrop.

Negoro-ji has a rich history dating back to its founding in the 12th century by the monk Kakuban, a key figure in the Shingon Buddhist sect. Over the centuries, it grew into an influential religious center, particularly during the Muromachi period. The temple complex includes several significant buildings, including the Daidenpo-in pagoda, which is considered a masterpiece of Japanese architecture.

In recognition of its historical and cultural significance, the temple grounds were designated as a National Historic Site and a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 2007. These designations highlight the temple's importance not only as a religious site but also as a location of exceptional natural beauty and historical value. Visitors to Negoro-ji can explore its beautiful gardens, ancient structures, and enjoy the peaceful ambiance that has made it a cherished site for both worship...

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Great memory visiting here, save one star for next visit.

Negoro-ji is a historic Buddhist temple located in the city of Iwade, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The temple is also known as Negoro-ji Temple or Root Temple, and is a designated National Historic Site.

Negoro-ji is believed to have been founded in the 8th century by the monk Saint Fune, and was later expanded by the monk Kaisen. The temple's main hall, pagoda, and other buildings were constructed during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) and are notable examples of the period's architectural style. The temple is also known for its collection of over 3,000 cultural treasures, including Buddhist statues, paintings, and documents, many of which have been designated as Important Cultural Properties.

The temple played an important role in the history of Japan's warring states period, serving as a center of religious and military power. During the late 16th century, the temple was destroyed in a battle between the powerful warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the Negoro clan, who had sought refuge at the temple. In the centuries that followed, the temple was gradually rebuilt and restored to its former glory.

Today, Negoro-ji is a popular destination for tourists and pilgrims alike, who come to admire the temple's stunning architecture and rich history. The temple's serene natural surroundings, which include a bamboo forest and a pond, add to its tranquil atmosphere. Whether you're a history buff or simply looking for a peaceful place to meditate, Negoro-ji is definitely worth a...

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近畿三十六不動尊霊場の参拝でお伺いしました。 新義真言宗の総本山のお寺で一乗山大伝法院根来寺といい、不動尊霊場第三十四番札所になります。 御本尊は大日如来・金剛薩埵・尊勝仏頂の三尊になり大伝法堂(本堂)に祀られています。 平安時代の後期に高野山の僧で空海以来の学僧といわれた覚鑁が、大治五年(1130年)に高野山内に一堂を建て伝法院と称したことに始まります。 時の鳥羽上皇は深く覚鑁に帰依し荘園を寄進するなど伝法院を手厚く保護しました、二年後の長承元年(1134年)に覚鑁は鳥羽上皇の院宣を得て高野山に大伝法院と密厳院を建立してさらに二年後の長承三年(1134年)に覚鑁は高野山金剛峯寺の座主に就任し高野山全体を統括する強大な勢力をもつに至ることになります。 覚鑁は当時堕落していた高野山全体の信仰を建て直し宗祖空海の教義を復興しようと努めましたが、高野山内の衆徒はこれに反発し覚鑁一門と反対派は対立し合うようになりました。 保延六年(1140年)には覚鑁の住坊である密厳院を含む覚鑁一門の寺院が高野山内の反対勢力により焼き討ちされるという事件(錐もみの乱)が発生しました、そのために覚鑁一門は高野山を下りて大伝法院の荘園の一つである弘田荘内にあった豊福寺(ぶふくじ)に拠点をうつしました、さらに新たに円明寺を建てて伝法会道場としたこうして豊福寺・円明寺を中心として院家が建てられ一山総称としての根来寺が形成されることになりました。 覚鑁は康治二年(1143年)十二月に四十九歳の時にこの円明寺で没する、それから一世紀以上後の正応元年(1288年)大伝法院の学頭であった頼瑜は大伝法院の寺籍を根来寺に移したことにより大伝法院の本拠地は高野山から根来寺に移った。 室町時代末期の最盛期には坊舎四百五十を数え一大宗教都市を形成し寺領七十二万石を数えまた一万余りの根来衆と呼ばれる僧兵軍団を擁した、また根来寺僧により種子島から伝来したばかりの火縄銃一挺が根来寺に持ち帰られ僧兵による鉄砲隊が作られた。 戦国武将の織田信長公とは石山合戦に協力するなど友好関係を築いていたが信長公の没後小牧長久手の戦いにおいて、徳川方に通じ南摂津への侵攻を図ったことなどで豊臣秀吉の雑賀攻め(紀州征伐)を招くことになった、根来寺は近在の雑賀荘の鉄砲隊とともに秀吉方に抵抗をするが各地で敗れ、天正十三年(1585年)に秀吉は根来寺に到達し大師堂・大塔など数棟を残し全てを焼き払ってしまった。 慶長五年(1600年)関ケ原の戦いで徳川方が勝利した翌年に徳川家康は、京都東山の豊国社の付属寺院の土地建物を根来寺の僧で焼き討ちされた塔頭智積院の住職であった玄宥に与え智積院は東山の地に再興された、また慶長二十年(1615年)大坂の陣で豊臣家が滅びた後に秀吉が鶴松を弔うために建立した祥雲寺を根来寺に寄進されることになり智積院が譲り受けて自らの寺地を拡大させた。 根来寺は江戸時代になってから紀州徳川家の庇護のもと主要な伽藍も復興され、また東山天皇より覚鑁上人に「興教大師」の大師号が下賜された。 不動堂(八角円堂)は嘉永三年(1850年)江戸時代中期に再建されて国の重要文化財に指定されています、不動堂の御本尊の不動明王像は興教大師覚鑁上人の危難(保延六年:錐もみの乱)である高野山での住坊の密厳院での覚鑁上人の徳望を妬む暴徒が乱入して危害を加えようとした際に覚鑁上人をお救いくださったお不動様で、この故事から別称で錐鑽(きりもみ)不動・身代わり不動とも呼ばれ親しまれています。 不動堂は八角円堂の奥殿と方形の拝殿の合体構造で、奥殿には本尊が納められている厨子があり両脇には四大明王を安置しています、拝殿には脇侍の文殊菩薩像と愛染明王が安置されています。 根来寺の本堂は大伝法堂とよばれ国の重要文化財に指定されています、大塔は国宝に指定されています木造では日本最大の多宝塔で御本尊は胎蔵界大日如来で他尊と立体曼荼羅になっています、両建物ともに内部に入り...

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Negoro-ji (根来寺) is a historic Buddhist temple located in the city of Iwade, within Wakayama Prefecture, in Japan's Kansai region. This temple is renowned for its picturesque setting, nestled among the sacred peaks of the Katsuragi Mountains, which provide a serene and spiritual backdrop. Negoro-ji has a rich history dating back to its founding in the 12th century by the monk Kakuban, a key figure in the Shingon Buddhist sect. Over the centuries, it grew into an influential religious center, particularly during the Muromachi period. The temple complex includes several significant buildings, including the Daidenpo-in pagoda, which is considered a masterpiece of Japanese architecture. In recognition of its historical and cultural significance, the temple grounds were designated as a National Historic Site and a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 2007. These designations highlight the temple's importance not only as a religious site but also as a location of exceptional natural beauty and historical value. Visitors to Negoro-ji can explore its beautiful gardens, ancient structures, and enjoy the peaceful ambiance that has made it a cherished site for both worship and tourism.
Armond ChenArmond Chen
Great memory visiting here, save one star for next visit. Negoro-ji is a historic Buddhist temple located in the city of Iwade, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The temple is also known as Negoro-ji Temple or Root Temple, and is a designated National Historic Site. Negoro-ji is believed to have been founded in the 8th century by the monk Saint Fune, and was later expanded by the monk Kaisen. The temple's main hall, pagoda, and other buildings were constructed during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) and are notable examples of the period's architectural style. The temple is also known for its collection of over 3,000 cultural treasures, including Buddhist statues, paintings, and documents, many of which have been designated as Important Cultural Properties. The temple played an important role in the history of Japan's warring states period, serving as a center of religious and military power. During the late 16th century, the temple was destroyed in a battle between the powerful warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the Negoro clan, who had sought refuge at the temple. In the centuries that followed, the temple was gradually rebuilt and restored to its former glory. Today, Negoro-ji is a popular destination for tourists and pilgrims alike, who come to admire the temple's stunning architecture and rich history. The temple's serene natural surroundings, which include a bamboo forest and a pond, add to its tranquil atmosphere. Whether you're a history buff or simply looking for a peaceful place to meditate, Negoro-ji is definitely worth a visit. 根來寺是位於日本和歌山縣岩出市的一座古老的佛教寺廟,又名為根來寺或者是根來山。這座寺廟被列為日本國家重要文化財之一。 根來寺相傳始建於8世紀,由僧人船聖創立,後來由僧人海千擴建。寺內的主殿、五重塔以及其他建築是在鎌倉時代(1185-1333)興建的,展現了該時期的建築風格。根來寺還擁有超過3,000件文化財寶物,包括佛像、繪畫和文件等,其中許多被指定為日本國寶或者重要文化財。 根來寺在日本戰國時代的歷史中扮演了重要的角色,曾經是宗教和軍事力量的中心。在16世紀末,由於將軍豐臣秀吉與避難至寺中的根來一族發生了激烈的戰鬥,導致根來寺被毀。在接下來的幾個世紀中,根來寺逐漸重建並恢復了往日的輝煌。 如今,根來寺是遊客和朝聖者的熱門旅遊勝地,人們前來欣賞寺廟壯麗的建築和豐富的歷史。寺廟周圍還有竹林和池塘等自然景觀,增添了寺廟的寧靜氛圍。無論您是歷史愛好者還是只是尋找一個平靜冥想的地方,根來寺都值得一遊。
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This temple isn't on the main routes in Japan, which perhaps helped make it seem more authentic (I am sure it is no more or less authentic than others). Itvwas very quiet with the lack of crowds helping. The grounds were quite stunning with the walk to the grave of Kogyo Daishi so beautiful and peaceful. When I am back in Wakayama I will visit again.
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Negoro-ji (根来寺) is a historic Buddhist temple located in the city of Iwade, within Wakayama Prefecture, in Japan's Kansai region. This temple is renowned for its picturesque setting, nestled among the sacred peaks of the Katsuragi Mountains, which provide a serene and spiritual backdrop. Negoro-ji has a rich history dating back to its founding in the 12th century by the monk Kakuban, a key figure in the Shingon Buddhist sect. Over the centuries, it grew into an influential religious center, particularly during the Muromachi period. The temple complex includes several significant buildings, including the Daidenpo-in pagoda, which is considered a masterpiece of Japanese architecture. In recognition of its historical and cultural significance, the temple grounds were designated as a National Historic Site and a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 2007. These designations highlight the temple's importance not only as a religious site but also as a location of exceptional natural beauty and historical value. Visitors to Negoro-ji can explore its beautiful gardens, ancient structures, and enjoy the peaceful ambiance that has made it a cherished site for both worship and tourism.
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Great memory visiting here, save one star for next visit. Negoro-ji is a historic Buddhist temple located in the city of Iwade, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The temple is also known as Negoro-ji Temple or Root Temple, and is a designated National Historic Site. Negoro-ji is believed to have been founded in the 8th century by the monk Saint Fune, and was later expanded by the monk Kaisen. The temple's main hall, pagoda, and other buildings were constructed during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) and are notable examples of the period's architectural style. The temple is also known for its collection of over 3,000 cultural treasures, including Buddhist statues, paintings, and documents, many of which have been designated as Important Cultural Properties. The temple played an important role in the history of Japan's warring states period, serving as a center of religious and military power. During the late 16th century, the temple was destroyed in a battle between the powerful warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the Negoro clan, who had sought refuge at the temple. In the centuries that followed, the temple was gradually rebuilt and restored to its former glory. Today, Negoro-ji is a popular destination for tourists and pilgrims alike, who come to admire the temple's stunning architecture and rich history. The temple's serene natural surroundings, which include a bamboo forest and a pond, add to its tranquil atmosphere. Whether you're a history buff or simply looking for a peaceful place to meditate, Negoro-ji is definitely worth a visit. 根來寺是位於日本和歌山縣岩出市的一座古老的佛教寺廟,又名為根來寺或者是根來山。這座寺廟被列為日本國家重要文化財之一。 根來寺相傳始建於8世紀,由僧人船聖創立,後來由僧人海千擴建。寺內的主殿、五重塔以及其他建築是在鎌倉時代(1185-1333)興建的,展現了該時期的建築風格。根來寺還擁有超過3,000件文化財寶物,包括佛像、繪畫和文件等,其中許多被指定為日本國寶或者重要文化財。 根來寺在日本戰國時代的歷史中扮演了重要的角色,曾經是宗教和軍事力量的中心。在16世紀末,由於將軍豐臣秀吉與避難至寺中的根來一族發生了激烈的戰鬥,導致根來寺被毀。在接下來的幾個世紀中,根來寺逐漸重建並恢復了往日的輝煌。 如今,根來寺是遊客和朝聖者的熱門旅遊勝地,人們前來欣賞寺廟壯麗的建築和豐富的歷史。寺廟周圍還有竹林和池塘等自然景觀,增添了寺廟的寧靜氛圍。無論您是歷史愛好者還是只是尋找一個平靜冥想的地方,根來寺都值得一遊。
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This temple isn't on the main routes in Japan, which perhaps helped make it seem more authentic (I am sure it is no more or less authentic than others). Itvwas very quiet with the lack of crowds helping. The grounds were quite stunning with the walk to the grave of Kogyo Daishi so beautiful and peaceful. When I am back in Wakayama I will visit again.
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