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Sumadera Temple
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Sumadera Temple Kobe is the head temple of Shingon Buddhism Sumadera Sect. Sumadera Temple was originally built in 886 by the order of Emperor Koko. The current Hondo (main hall) was rebuilt in 1602. Sumadera Temple features a display from the Battle of Ichi-no-Tani (1184), a famous battle between Heike (Taira clan) & Genji (Minamoto clan), which young Taira-no-Atsumori was killed by Kumagai Naozane. Sumadera Temple is the head temple of Shingon Buddhism Sumadera Sect. Open hours: 9:00-17:00 7 days a week Admission: free Access: 12 minute walk to north from Sumadera Station Sumadera Temple Kobe |