Kongosanmai-in temple is located 1km to the
east-southeast of the Garan area in Koyasan.
This temple was constructed in 1211 by Masako Hojo who was the wife of
the Minamoto Yoritomo, samurai shogun of the Kamakura shogunate.
This temple is a representative example showing that the development of
Koyasan into a sacred place was promoted through donation or construction
of mountaintop facilities for prayer-giving by powerful aristocrats of
feudal lords.
Two-story pagoda called Tahoto was built in 1223. The total height is 14.9
m and it is the oldest existing esoteric Pagoda in Koyasan.
It has been registered as a National Treasure and listed as a World Cultural
Heritage Site
The Rhododendrons in the temple grounds
bloom in early May.
