Konzo-jiHistory and origin of

Konzo-ji is where Chisho Daishi - Kobo Daishi's nephew and the founder of Tendaijimon sect - was born. According to auspiciousness, in Houki year 5 when Kobo Daishi was born, Chisho Daishi's grandfather Wake Douzen established it. Afterwards Chisho Daishi who returned from Tang, constructed a temple imitating the Shoryu-ji in Tang, carved the Bhaiṣajyaguru as the principal image. Statues of Kobo Daishi and Chisho Daishi are enshrined in the Taishido.
Konzo-jiDetailed information of
Denomination | Tendaijimon sect |
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Principal image | Bhaiṣajyaguru |
Temple foundation | Wake Douzen |
Foundation | Hoki year 5 (774) |
Address | 〒765-0031 1160, Konzojicho, Zentsuji-shi |
Telephone | 0877-62-0845 |
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Pilgrim's lodging | None |