Motoyama-ji

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Shippōzan Motoyama-ji
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Bronze statue of Kūkai in front of Mail Hall
Religion
AffiliationKōyasan Shingon-shū
Location
Location1445, Motoyama-kō, Toyonaka-chō, Mitoyo, Kagawa 651–2108
CountryJapan
Architecture
FounderKūkai
Date established807
Completed1913 (Reconstruction)

The Shippōzan Motoyama-ji (七宝山 本山寺) is a temple of the Kōyasan Shingon-shū sect in Mitoyo, Kagawa, Japan. It was established by Emperor Heizei's instruction in 807. Hayagriva is a principal image now. The temple has underwent several reconstruction efforts since it's founding, such as the rebuilding of its Main Hall (which is a National Treasure of Japan) in 1300.

Motoyama-ji is temple No.70 in the Shikoku Pilgrimage.

Building list[]

  • Main Hall - National Treasure of Japan. It was rebuilt in 1300.
  • Sanmon (Niō Gate) - Important Cultural Property. Zen'yō. It was rebuilt in 1147.
  • Pagoda - It was rebuilt in 1913.
  • - Cultural Property of Kagawa prefecture. It was rebuilt in 1547 (Muromachi period).
  • Bell tower
  • Kuri

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Coordinates: 34°8′22.8″N 133°41′38.6″E / 34.139667°N 133.694056°E / 34.139667; 133.694056


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