Zentsu-jiHistory and origin of
This is the head temple of Shingon Zentsu-ji sect, known as the land where Kobo Daishi was born. This is one of Kobo Daishi's three major Reiseki (spiritual locations) along with Koyasan in Wakayama and To-ji in Kyoto. Kobo Daishi who returned from Tang, on a section of land donated to him from his father, completed a complete seven-structured temple compound modeled after Shoryu-ji in Choan, which took 6 years to complete. The name of Zentsu-ji is from his father's name "Yoshimichi" where the Chinese character "Yoshi" also reads "Zen".
Zentsu-jiDetailed information of
| Denomination | Shingon Zentsu-ji sect |
|---|---|
| Principal image | Bhaiṣajyaguru |
| Temple foundation | Kobo Daishi |
| Foundation | Daido year 2 (807) |
| Address | 〒765-0003 3-3-1, Zentsujicho, Zentsuji-shi |
| Telephone | 0877-62-0111 |
| Parking | |
| Pilgrim's lodging | Yes |