Interior of the Shinbetsuden Hall of the Kongobu-ji Temple, Koyasan, Wakayama, Japan

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This large annex was constructed in 1984 to accommodate visitors gathering for the 1150th anniversary of Kobo Diashi's entrance into eternal meditation. This is a public hall where visitors to the temple can enjoy rice cakes and green tea provided by the temple.

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Size: 5600px × 3733px
Location: Kongobuji, 132 Koyasan, Koya, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Photo credit: © GLC Pix / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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