Senso-ji
Asakusa, Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan Buddhism
Tokyo’s oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, centered on devotion to Kannon in historic Asakusa.
Buddhist TempleBuddhismUNESCO World Heritage Site (component)
Seiganto-ji
青岸渡寺 · Nachi Seigantoji Temple
Historic Buddhist temple beside Kumano Nachi Taisha, famous for its pagoda view with Nachi Falls.
Sacred Place Overview
About Seiganto-ji
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
Seiganto-ji stands next to Kumano Nachi Taisha and preserves the historic coexistence of Buddhism and Shinto in the Kumano sacred landscape.
Sacred Place at a Glance
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Place TypeBuddhist Temple
Religious TraditionBuddhism
Tradition / DenominationTendai
Associated Buddha / BodhisattvaNyoirin Kannon tradition
LocationNachisan, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
CountryJapan
ArchitectureMountain temple with three-story pagoda
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage Site (component)
Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association
Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.
Religious TraditionBuddhism
Tradition / DenominationTendai
Associated Buddha / BodhisattvaNyoirin Kannon tradition
History & Sacred Tradition
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Historical Record
The temple has ancient roots in the Kumano region; many structures were destroyed in the 16th century and later rebuilt.
Sacred Tradition
JNTO records a temple tradition that worship on a specified February day is associated with prayers for wishes such as wisdom, wealth and power; this should be treated as devotional tradition.
Editorial Context
Significance: An important Kumano pilgrimage temple and a prominent surviving example of the historic Shinto-Buddhist sacred complex.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
Mountain temple with three-story pagoda · Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range · UNESCO World Heritage Site (component)
Entry & Visitor Rules
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Entry / Accessvariable
Restricted areas / visitor rulesEntry information: Grounds generally free; pagoda admission requires a fee.
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- Last checked
- September 23, 2026
- Primary source
- JNTO