Usual hours and prices, checked 2026-10-07 against the sources under “What this place is”. They can change for holidays and events — confirm before you go. Official site
Our guide
Negoro-ji is a Buddhist temple in the city of Iwade, Wakayama, surrounded by the sacred peaks of the Katsuragi Mountains. Its grounds were designated both a National Historic Site and a Place of Scenic Beauty in 2007. Our source says little more than that, so this page is short.
We have not checked opening hours, fees or a public-transport route, so look for local information before you go.
Written by japan-spots.com (2026-09-22) from the sources credited on this page. Distances are straight lines between map positions.
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each under its own licence — see credits
- Negoroji spring — Kumamushi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
- Negoroji Kogyodaishi Mausoleum — Reggaeman · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
- Negoroji25s3872 — 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · source · resized
- Negoroji22s3200 — 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · source · resized
- Negoroji11s3200 — 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · source · resized
- Negoroji05s3200 — 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · source · resized
- Negoroji04s3200 — 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · source · resized
- Negoroji02s3872 — 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · source · resized
- Negoroji01s3200 — 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · source · resized
What this place is
Negoro-ji (根来寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Iwade, Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. Surrounded by the sacred peaks of the Katsuragi Mountains, the temple grounds were designated as a National Historic Site and a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 2007.
Visitor information checked: 2026-10-07 · Official visitor information
Background text from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
What to expect at this type of place: Temple
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