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Wakayama: Sacred Serenity of Kokawa-dera Temple Tour

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$177 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview

Explore the rich spiritual heritage of Wakayama with a guided tour of Kokawa-dera, a revered Buddhist temple and National Treasure. This enlightening one-hour journey begins at the majestic Daimon Gate and leads you through centuries of history and artistry. Engage in traditional purification rituals, appreciate the serene Kokawa-dera Garden, and uncover the stories behind sacred artefacts, including the Thousand-Armed Kannon. This tour offers an intimate connection with Japan's spiritual landscape, ideal for history enthusiasts and spiritual seekers alike.

  • One-hour guided tour through the historic Kokawa-dera temple
  • Experience traditional purification rituals at the Chūmon Gate
  • Discover the serene Kokawa-dera Garden and its artistic significance
  • Learn about the temple's treasures, including the Thousand-Armed Kannon
Activity location
  • Kokawadera Temple
    • 2787 Kokawa
    • 649-6531, Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Kokawa-dera Daimon (Grand Gate)
    • Kokawa
    • 649-6531, Kinokawa, Wakayama, Japan

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Wakayama: Sacred Serenity of Kokawa-dera Temple Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$177.04 x 1 AdultNZ$177.04
Total
Price is NZ$177.04
Until Tue, 3 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Kokawa-dera Temple
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals

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  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kokawadera Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Nestled in the heart of Wakayama, Kokawa-dera Temple stands as one of Japan’s most revered Buddhist sites and a National Treasure. Founded in the 8th century, it flourished as the third temple of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage and became known for its fusion of faith, art, and nature. The temple’s magnificent Main Hall, serene Kokawa-dera Garden, and symbolic gates reflect the spiritual aesthetics of the Momoyama and early Edo periods. Visitors can light incense, offer prayers, and contemplate the beauty of harmony embodied in every stone and structure. Kokawa-dera is more than a sacred place—it is a living expression of Japan’s timeless pursuit of peace and enlightenment.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Kokawadera Temple
    • 2787 Kokawa
    • 649-6531, Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Kokawa-dera Daimon (Grand Gate)
    • Kokawa
    • 649-6531, Kinokawa, Wakayama, Japan

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