It is said to have been founded by En no Gyoja, who is said to be the founder of Shugendo, and is a famous temple where Kobo Daishi and other high priests practiced their asceticism. The temple is home to the 25th sutra mound of the Katsuragi Shugendo, which has been designated a Japan Heritage Site, and is also known as "Kokaji Temple," and is worthy of its name, as the temple is decorated with a 110-year-old weeping cherry tree, as well as sasanquas, camellias, and camellias that change color throughout the seasons. In this tranquil atmosphere, you can try out activities such as copying sutras and zazen meditation.

The name "Iwahashiyama" comes from a legend that En no Gyoja once commanded Japanese gods, including Hitokotonushi no Kami, who is enshrined in present-day Gose City, Nara Prefecture, to build a rock bridge to Mount Kinpu in the Yoshino region of Nara Prefecture. A rock called "Kume no Iwahashi" near the summit is said to be a remnant of this bridge. The mountainside is also dotted with megaliths and unusual rocks, such as the "Nabekamaishi," "Hokotateishi," and "Tainai Kuguri," allowing visitors to explore these megaliths, evoking the romance of ancient times. In 2020, the Shugendo (Katsuragi Shugendo) path, which stretches from Wakayama Prefecture to Nara Prefecture, where En no Gyoja first trained, was designated a Japan Heritage Site.

This gourd-shaped twin-circular tomb is rare nationwide, and is believed to have been constructed in the late Kofun period (late 6th century to early 7th century), when keyhole-shaped tombs were on the decline. With a mound length of 85.8m and a total length including the surrounding moat of 102m, it is the largest twin-circular tomb in Japan and is a nationally designated historic site. Within the stone chamber on the northern hill is a horizontal-type stone chamber, where two house-shaped stone coffins were placed, and grave goods were excavated. A stone chamber was also confirmed to exist on the southern hill, but as it has not been investigated, its contents are unknown. It was designated a national historic site in 1991, and is maintained and preserved as a park, popular as a place to relax and learn about history.

The only Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in the prefecture
Tondabayashi Jinaimachi is the only Jinanimachi in the prefecture designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. It is perfect for a historical stroll.

An ancient temple with deep ties to Kukai and Kusunoki Masashige
This ancient temple was founded in 701 by En no Gyoja, the founder of Shugendo, and rebuilt by Kukai as a training center for the Shingon sect.

The home of the women's Takano surrounded by deep greenery
This historic temple was founded by Gyoki and is also known as Women's Koyasan because women were allowed to visit, whereas Mount Koya was off-limits to women.

It is said that the temple was founded in the Heian period with a stone Buddha carved by Kukai as its principal image. It was founded in the Edo period by a local monk named Jogon. Jogon was a figure who was so devoted that he was worshipped by the 5th Shogun, Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, and other feudal lords. The temple grounds are home to the "Yubae Maple," a tree said to be 800 years old, whose autumn foliage is spectacular. It is a cultural asset that constitutes the Japan Heritage "Town Where You Can Encounter the Middle Ages," and is home to the Seiryoji-style Shaka Nyorai (Important Cultural Property) and a treasure house built in 1927 that is registered as a national tangible cultural property.

A traditional brewery that revived a legendary sake
Founded in 1718, this famous brewery is known for its "Amano Sake." This super-rich, sweet sake, beloved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, has been revived in modern times.

At Tenku, a restaurant run directly by the long-established sake brewery Amano Sake, you can relax and enjoy dishes made with fermented foods and seasonings unique to the brewery, as well as carefully selected ingredients from Osaka, in a historic space. Furthermore, at Amano Sake, which was founded in 1718, you can not only observe the traditional sake brewing process up close, but also sample several types of sake accompanied by in-depth commentary from the brewery owner and staff. Experience the charm of Osaka's "honmamon" with all five senses.

Experience authentic Japanese culture at a traditional Japanese inn located in the pristine countryside of Satoyama!
Enjoy the seasonal scenery, such as cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves, in the 10,000m2 strolling Japanese garden, experience Japanese cuisine and Japanese culture in a Japanese-style room at a cultural property inn that is over 100 years old and was designed by Tatsuno Kingo, the same architect as Tokyo Station, and refresh yourself in a natural radium hot spring before changing into a yukata and relaxing. This is the ultimate Japanese cultural experience.

This facility allows you to experience the history and cultural heritage of Kawachinagano. Cultural assets from primitive times to modern times are on display, and you can also experience the history of the hometown.
★During DC (planned): Exhibitions related to Japanese heritage, historical costume dress-up experience (transformation experience)

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横山大観、上村松園、竹内栖鳳など文化勲章を受章した日本画家の作品を中心に、近現代の著名な日本人作家の作品を約400点所蔵し、日本画の魅力を発信している。