Naga

Naga lies in northern Kii along the Kinokawa valley. Its temple of Kokawadera grew into a major centre of worship, with numerous halls and monastic residences. In 1585 Toyotomi Hideyoshi's campaign in Kii brought fire to the complex, destroying much of its buildings and treasures. The faithful rebuilt over the following generations; the main hall took shape in the early eighteenth century and was reconstructed again after another fire in 1720.