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Temple of the Kōyasan Shingon-Shū Sect

Shippōzan Motoyama-ji
Bronze statue of Kūkai in front of Mail Hall
Religion
AffiliationBuddhism
RiteKōyasan Shingon
Location
LocationMitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture
CountryJapan
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Geographic coordinates34°8′22.8″N 133°41′38.6″E / 34.139667°N 133.694056°E / 34.139667; 133.694056
Architecture
FounderKūkai
Date established807
Completed1913 (Reconstruction)

The Shippōzan Motoyama-ji (Japanese: 七宝山 本山寺) is a Shingon Buddhist temple of the Kōyasan sect in Mitoyo, Kagawa, Japan. It was established by Emperor Heizei's instruction in 807. Hayagriva is a principal image now. The temple has undergone several reconstruction efforts since its 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.

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See also

Gallery

  • Main Hall Main Hall
  • Sanmon (Nio Gate) Sanmon (Nio Gate)
  • Pagoda Pagoda
  • Daishidō Daishidō
  • Jūōdō Jūōdō
  • Chinjudō Chinjudō
  • Amidadō Amidadō

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