【Pilgrim’s Song】
The Mikkyō guarding god of Mikuni
Listens to the vows you keep

History and origin of Ryukoji

Uwajima is a castle town of the Date family with 100,000 stone stones, and about 10 km northeast of the city is Mima Plain. Locally called “Mima Inari-san”, Ryuko-ji is a popular sacred place that gives a deep impression of the Shinto and Buddha practices of the past. The symbol of that is that the gate is a torii gate. If you pass through this gate, you will be greeted by a guardian, a guardian dog, instead of the Nio statues. On the grounds, stone statues of a fox and Jizo-san line up side by side, and Buddha and Shinto God live together.
According to Engi, when Kobo Daishi visited this place in the second year of the Daidō era, a white-haired old man carrying a sheaf of rice appeared, saying, “I live in this place, protect the law, and bring benefit to the people”. And disappeared suddenly. The Daishi realizing that this old man was the incarnation of the Five Grains of Myojin, felt encouraged by the Myojin to carve a statue of Inari Myojin, and built and enshrined the hall. At this time, the eleven-faced Buddhist temple Buddha, the main Buddha, and the immovable Mio King and Bishamon Ten were also enshrined and placed together.

Ryukoji Temple, which was a temple of Shinto and Buddhism since its foundation, has been worshiped and maintained as Inari-ji Temple, but the old main hall has been renamed Inari-sha due to the abolition order of Buddhism by the Meiji Government. A new main hall was erected, and the eleven-faced Kanzeon Bodhisattva statue, which was the main Buddha of Inari, is enshrined here as the main statue, and the statue of Inari Myojin of Kobo Daishi is enshrined next to it.

The highlights of Ryukoji

The Sanma Plain has beautiful seasonal flowers, and the Cosmos Festival is held every November.

The 41st Fudasho: Inarizan Gokokuin Ryukoji

Access

Location

Mimacho Togari 173, Uwajima, Ehime 798-1115

Tel

0895-58-2186

Parking

Yes

Shukubo
(TempleLodging)

None

Website

None

Aim for No.42 Buddhist temple from JR Ashinomachi Station. After that, turn left at the intersection in front of Tochiike, and then turn left twice before you can see it on your left.
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【Pilgrim’s Song】
Slightly prostrated mandala worshipers
Returning home thricely

The history and origin of Mandaraji

According to Engi, the founding of this temple is the oldest, fourth year of the Suiko period, (596) in Shikoku Sacred Sites. It was founded as a temple of the Sanuki lord and the Saeki family, and was initially called “Yosaka-dera”. Kobo Daishi visited this temple the year after returning from Tang Dynasty. It is also said that it was for praying for Buddha’s enlightenment for his mother. The temple was built in 3 years and modelled after Seiryu-ji Temple in China. He enshrined Dainichi Nyorai to the main temple as the principle deity, and enshrined the “Kongokai” mandala (Vajradathu Mandala of the Diamond Realm) and the “Taizoukai” (Garbhadhatu Mandala of the Womb Realm) which he brought back from the Tang Dynasty, and changed the name of the temple to “Mandaraji”.
In addition, the old guidebook of the Shikoku Sacred Sites introduces the existence of “The Immortal Pine”, a hand-planted pine of Kobo Daishi that is over 1200 years old. Although it is less than 4m in height, it has a diameter of 17 to 18m, and it was designated as a natural monument of the prefecture with an impressive appearance like two sedge hats lying down. However, it was badly damaged by pine worms and was cut down in 2002, the 14th year of the Heisei era.

There is a hill called “Mizuguki no Oka” near Mandaraji, but it was Priest Saigyou who built a hermitage here and lived here for more than 7 years. It seems that he used to go to this temple and often took a nap on the flat stone in front of the main hall, and this stone is called “Saigyou’s nap stone” and is still in the same place. Next to that is a cherry tree called “Kasakake Sakura”. When Saigyou returned to the city, he saw the a fellow traveler depart with a shaded cherry tree as a keepsake he sang a song that says, “What is the shade now and how will it be?”.

The highlights of Mandaraji

Holy Kannon standing statue, Kasamatsu Daishi, Saigyou’s nap stone

Annual events at Mandaraji

Eiji Keizai sand holding law required

Date: Spring day

Star offering

Date: Winter Solstice, New Year’s Eve, Setsubun

Temple 72 Fudasho: Gahaishizan Enmeiin Mandaraji

Access

Location

Yoshiwara-cho 1380-1, Zentsuji, Kagawa 765-0061

Tel

0877-63-0072

Parking

Yes

Shukubo
(TempleLodging)

None

Website

https://www.mandaraji.jp

Socaial Media

From Zentsuji Interchange, turn right toward Koto Square, turn right at the first crossover, and head west on Route 48. Turn left at the signal of Yoshiwara Public Hall, turn right at the middle of the estate, and you will see it on your right.
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【Pilgrim’s Song】
Flowers freely bloom in the spring of my desire
Yet a burned out thing lives in the transient world

The history and origin of Kanjizaiji

Ehime Prefecture is a “Dojo of Bodhi” (Dojo of Enlightenment). It is the first sacred place, farthest from the sacred mountain temple, and is also called a “Shikoku Sacred Site”. The town where the temple is located is in the southernmost end facing the Uwa Sea on the beautiful Rias coast, and you can fully enjoy the scenery of Ashizuri Uwakai National Park, also known as a base for marine leisure and pearl production.
After fortunes became unravelled, Kobo Daishi visited this place under the order of Emperor Heijo (reign 806-09) in the second year of the Daidō era, and from one sacred tree, carved images of Yakushi Nyorai and Amida Nyorai, along with the eleven-faced Kannon, and they were enshrined. At that time, the remaining wood from sacred tree was used to engrave the six-character phrase, “Namu Amida Buddha,” and he made a boat-shaped treasure and prayed to remove the roots of trouble of the common people.

Emperor Heijo also gave a monetary contribution of “Heijozan” and was became close friends with the next Emperor Saga (reign 809-23), declaring with his red seal, and dedicating the “Complete Buddhist Scriptures” and the “Great Perfection of Wisdom Sutra”. Every year he sent a royal royal envoy to study the secret rituals of Goma. For this reason, this region is called “Miso” and is also called “Hirajo” after the hillside mountain.
In 1638, the fifteenth year of the Kan’ei era in Daikaku-ji, Kyoto, Kuushouhoushinnou stayed during the Shikoku pilgrimage and was granted the name of Yakushi-in. Around this time, the seven structured temple grounds towered, and it was said that it was the pride of the prosperity of the 48 temples at Sueji and two hundred hundred temples. However, all the pagodas were destroyed by fire, and after that, as a prayer place for the Uwajima lords and the Date family, the old grounds were restored to protect the sacred place and the light of Buddhism.

The highlights of Kanjizaiji

Honson and Wakizuchi, the famous treasure of “Nanu Amida Buddha”, Hondo (Reconstructed only with the cleanup of the faithful of the whole country in 1964), Daishido (in 1993, made with a treasure of the total shrine, Shikoku in the corridor (You can walk in 88 places)

Annual events at Kanjizaiji

Daishi Fair

Date: March 21

Flower Festival

Date: April 8

Daishi birthday party

Date: June 15

Daishi Festival

Date: August 21

Daishi Fair

Date: October 21

Temple 40 Fudasho: Heijyozan Yakushiin Kanjizaiji

Access

Location

2253-1 Mishohirajo, Ainan-cho, Minamiuwa-gun, Ehime 798-4110

Tel

0895-72-0416

Parking

Yes * Under the Yamamon: 15 ordinary cars, in front of elementary school: 5 ordinary cars

Shukubo
(TempleLodging)

Yes (20 people, reservation required)

Website

http://www.kanjizaiji.com/

From JR Uwajima Station, take Route 56 towards Shimanto in Kochi Prefecture. Enter Ainancho and turn left at the first traffic light (in front of Hachimano Shrine).
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【Pilgrim’s Song】
Lost in the six-realms that save all living things
Shakaji on the precious mountain

The history and origin of Shusshakaji

At the opening of Shusshakaji Temple, there is a connection to one of the legends of “Shashingatake”, and one of the many legends of Kobo Daishi. That was when Kobo Daishi was 7 years old when he was called “Mao”. Going up to to climb Mt. Gahaishi “I want to enter the Buddhist gate in the future and spread the teachings of the Buddha to save many people. If my wish comes true, I will come to Buddha. I throw away all and dedicate this body to the Buddhas.” He threw himself from the cliff. Then, a purple cloud sprung forth, and a heavenly woman who wore a hagoromo (angel’s raiment) and Shaka Nyorai descended, and held Kobo Daishi in the clouds. Kobo Daishi, who was shown to have his life saved and wishes fulfilled at Mt. Gahaishi, is said to have then come to the summit of the mountain and built the temple.

This place was called “Shashingatake Zenjou” and was originally the fudasho now it is the okuin behind the temple, which is about 50 minutes up the steep slope from the grounds. Since Kobo Daishi completed the “Gumonjihō” method, which chants the mantra of Akasagarbha mantra 1 million times, the name of “Gumonjihō” was given.

Worshiping here gives you a wonderful memory and is said to be beneficial for academic achievement and resist forgetfulness.

In addition, the place where Kobo Daishi put himself is about 50 meters from here. If you look at the bottom, you will see a deep valley that looks like a foot, but you can see a spectacular view of the Sanuki Plain and Seto Inland Sea.

The highlights of Shusshakaji

Shashingatake Zenjo, Sagamigatake Worship Center, Hondo (Kobo Daishi’s Honzon, Shaka Nyorai, and the side Buddha are the Fudo Myoo and the Kokuzo Bosatsu.)

Annual events at Shusshakaji

Oku-in Temple

An ancestral offering and goma prayer are held. There is free pick-up from the precincts to the inner shrine only on this day. You can also stay in the hall after the fair. (Participation fee 1,000 yen)

The date and time: Prayer every month from the 15th and 18:30

Location: Wakashi mountainside

* Please contact us as it may be canceled depending on the weather (heavy rain, heavy snow, etc.).

Setsubun general reading method required

Date: February 3

Permanent recharge law

Date: March 15 of the lunar calendar

Cucumber support

The date and time

Temple 73 Fudasho: Gabaishizan Gumonjiin Shusshakaji

Access

Location

Yoshiwaracho 1091, Zentsuji, Kagawa 765-0061

Tel

0877-63-0073

FAX

0877-62-2319

Parking

Available (free of charge) * 30 regular cars, 5 large cars (parking area has become wider)

Shukubo
(TempleLodging)

None

Website

None

From Zentsuji Interchange to Kotohira-cho towards National Highway No. 329, turn right at Nishihara Kita intersection, go straight on prefectural road No. 48 (so far the same access as Zentsuji). Turn left after Gora-ji Temple and go straight to see the temple.

* Please note that there are no signs from National Route 11.
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【Pilgrim’s Song】
Minami-Yakushi with prayer to eradicate disease
Help us as we come to the temple

History and origin of Enkoji

It is the last sacred place of the “training dojo” at the southwest end of the Tosa temples. Let’s unravel the string of luck of Ryugu Castle, which links to the origin of the current mountain and temple names. It is said that during the Heian period, around 911, the red turtle in Ryugu was carrying a copper bell on its back. The monks immediately devoted it to the temple and changed the name and name of the mountain to “Akameyama Enkoji”. This bell was engraved with the name “New Year of Enoki 11…” and was struck by the opening and closing signals of the Kochi Prefectural Assembly at the beginning of the Meiji Era with the small bell of 33.6mm in height and 23mm in diameter. It is also said that it has been designated as a national important cultural property.

Let’s go back with Engi to the origin of the temple. In the first year of Kamikame, Gyoki Bosatsu received an edict by Emperor Shoumu (reign 724-49), prayed for safe delivery and the eradication of evil, and carved a statue of Yakushi Nyorai. It is said that it was thus founded. At that time, it was named Kamezuruyama after the name of Yakushi Nyorai’s Zuisou. The Buddhist relic was then placed within the honzon.
Kobo Daishi visited this temple during the Enryaku era (782 to 805), and revived it as a place for Emperor Kanmu (reign 781 to 806). He also enshrined the statues of the illuminating and moonlight bodhisattvas and established a seven structure temple grounds. At this time, Daish struck out of the ground with his priest cane the “eye wash well” and this spring still exists today.

Highlights of Enkoji

Eyewash well, stone monument built in 1680, large red turtle stone statue (a symbol of the legend of Ryugu Castle, a red turtle with a bell on its back. On the right.)

Annual events at Enkoji

Setsubun

Date: February 3

Exorcism prayer meeting

Date: early February

Fair festival

Date: August 21

Temple 39 Fudasho: Shakkizan Jisanin Enkoji

Access

Location

Hirata-cho Nakayama 390, Sukumo, Kochi 788-0782

Tel

0880-66-0225

Parking

50 normal cars, 10 microbuses, 5 large cars (free)

Shukubo
(TempleLodging)

None

Website

None

From Tosa Kuroshio Railway Sukumo Station, take National Route 56 in the direction of Nakamura City and turn left at the bus stop Temple Yamaguchi. Continue straight for about 1km and it is in front.
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【Pilgrim’s Song】
In battle having the view of the Twelve Gods
The mountain is the helmet of my heart

History and origin of Koyamaji

The area around Koyamaji is the hometown of Kobo Daishi, and it is said to have played a role in his childhood. Kobo Daishi, who was in the early peaceful days and in the prime of life, was looking for a sacred place to build between Zentsuji and Mandaraji.
At one point, when he walked near Mt. Ko, an old man appeared from a rocky cave, “I am a saint who has lived here for a long time, provided happiness and benefits to people, and spread the teachings of the Buddha. I will protect you forever. “Kobo Daishi was delighted and engraved the Bishamonten celestial statue, placed in the cave, and enshrined it.

After that, Kobo Daishi was appointed as a director to oversee the construction of the largest reservoir in Japan, Mannoike, in response to the edict of Emperor Saga. It was a difficult construction that even the specialists dispatched by the Imperial Court could not accomplish. Kobo Daishi prayed for the completion of the restoration work at Koyama’s cave and carved a statue of Yakushi Nyorai. Then, tens of thousands of people gathered in admiration of the master, and together they completed it in just three months. Kobo Daishi, who was commended for this achievement by the imperial court and was awarded 20,000 sen, used part of it for the construction of the temple, and enshrined Yakushi Nyorai, who was engraved in prayer earlier. It was named “Koyamaji” because the shape of the mountain resembles that of the shape of Bishamonten’s armor.
Yakushi Nyorai is a Buddha who is said to be ward off anything that harms the body and mind. It goes without saying that it is a powerful blessing for the people who have visited Koyamaji.

The highlights of Koyamaji

Main Hall, Bishamonten Cave, Koyasu Jizo (Ojizo, who was enshrined next to the stone steps leading to Daishido, is beneficial to children.)

Annual events at Koyamaji

Learn the secrets of Bishamonten

Learn the secret techniques of Bishamonten and receive a good luck talisman.

Date: New Year’s Day

The autumn equinox middle day and the equinox society

Date: September 23

Temple 74 Fudasho: Iouzan Tahouzan Koyamaji

Access

Location

1765-1 Hirotacho 1765-1, Zentsuji, Kagawa 765-0071

Tel

0877-63-0074

Parking

Available (free)

Shukubo
(TempleLodging)

None

Website

None

From Zentsuji Interchange, take Route 11 toward Kannonji. When you pass through the high-speed overpass, a signboard appears at each corner. Turn left after Gochura Temple and go straight.
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【Pilgrim’s Song】
Fudakuya here is the cape ship
Mountain of stumbles for smoother law

History and origin of Kongofukuji

Located on the hillside overlooking Cape Ashizuri in the national park, the southernmost tip of Shikoku, the grounds has a large temple boasting 120,000 square meters. Kobo Daishi sensed the ideal sacred place of the Kanzeon Bodhisattva, the world of Fudaraku that opens to the Pacific Ocean at the tip of the cape. It was reported that the Emperor Saga (reign 809-23) raised and founded the temple in response to an imperial request. It is said that this took place in the 13th year of the Kōnin era, when Daishi was 49 years old.。
The cape is reminiscent of the dark green sea of trees, the white lighthouse, the rippling waves of the cliffs, and the pure soil of Kanzeon. 80km from the previous 37th fudasho, now about 2 hours by car, about 30 hours on foot, 3 nights and 4 days, it is the longest distance between the Shikoku sacred site fudasho, and aptly named as the “training dojo”.

Looking at the details of Engi, Daishi sculpted and enshrined the three-faced Senju Kanzeon image when he built the temple, and named it “Kongōfukuji”. “Kongo” is said to have thrown a goblin towards Japan when Daishi came back from Tang Dynasty. “Fuku” is derived from “Fukujukai Mugen” in the “Kannon Sutra”. It became a petition of the successive emperors and was revered by military commanders. Genmitsu’s devotion is particularly strong, Genmitsu Naka built the Treasure Pagoda, and his child, Yoritsumu, contributed to the restoration of the various halls.
Since the Sengoku period, there was a prosperity of the “everlasting country beyond the sea”, and people worshiped through Pure Land Buddhism and yearned for Mount Potalaka (the Pure Land of Kannon). The ruins said to be the “Ashizuri Nanafushigi” (Foot Stomping Seven Wonders) mysteriously dotted with indentations are scattered around the tip of the cape.

The highlights of Kongofukuji

Honzon, Sanzen Senju Kanzeon Statue, Tosa Goshiki Garden, Shinenen, and a wooden frame engraved with the Emperor Sakai Emperor. One of the three scrolls.)

Annual events at Kongofukuji

Ashizuri Onehan Festival

Date: February 15 of the lunar calendar

Temple 38 Fudasho: Sadazan Fudarakuin Kongohukuji

Access

Location

214-1 Ashizurimisaki, Tosashimizu, Kochi 787-0315

Tel

088-088-0038

Parking

40 normal cars, 5 microbuses (free)

Shukubo
(TempleLodging)

Yes

Website

None

From Tosa Kuroshio Railway Nakamura Station, drive on Route 56 and Route 321 in the direction of Cape Ashizuri, and turn left on Prefectural Road 27 in Tosashimizu City. Go straight to Ashizuri and Nakahama and you will find it on your left.
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【Pilgrim’s Song】
If you lie in Zentsuji where Daishi was born
The Law of Buddha will remain forever

The history and origin of Zentsuji

According to the “Tado-gun Byoubugaura Zentsuji no Ki” (established in the middle of the Edo period), Gogakuzan Zentsuji was founded after Daishi had returned from the Tang Dynasty to the four towns and four lands, that his father donated, This temple was built in the style of Chang’an Seiryu-ji, where a certain teacher Eka Kazuo lived. On the second year of the Daidō era (807), on the twelfth lunar month, “Zentsu”, pronounced at the time as “Yoshimichi” (Daishi’s father’s name) was used to create “Zentsuji”, the temple. And so it is written.

In the Kamakura period, the “birthplace” was built on the ruins of the Saeki family during the Kamakura period, and until the Edo period, it was a separate temple with priests in Zentsuji and the “Tanjouin”, but it became one temple as Zentsuji in the Meiji period. It was. Currently, it is the head temple of the Shingon Buddhism Zentsuiji school, and is also the 75th fudasho of the 88th sacred sites of the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage.

The current Zentsuji temple is called “Byoubugaura” Gogakuzan Tanjyouin Zentsuji”, and the mountain name “Gogakuzan” is derived from the five mountains of Mt. Koushika, Mt. Hitsu, Mr. Gahaishi, Mt. Nakayama, and Mt. Hiage that rise in the west. Because the mountains are connected like a folding screen, this area was once called “Byoubuho”. And the name of “Tanjyouin” indicates that it is the birthplace of the master. Zentsuji, the birthplace of the temple, has long been a tribute to one of the three great legacies of Kobo Daishi, along with Toji Temple in Kyoto, and Koyasan in Wakayama.

The vast grounds, which covers a total area of about 45,000 square meters, is divided into the eastern and western sections, one called the “Garan” in the east and the west is called the “Tanjyouin”. The “Garan” lined up with the Kondo (Main Hall) and the five-storied pagoda has been the temple area since its founding, and the “Birthplace” is centered around the Mikage-do which is the ruins of the Saiki family residence where the Daishi was born. Both sections covey their relevance in their relationship to Kobo Daishi’s birthplace.

The highlights of Zentsuji

Kondo, five-storied pagoda, Mikagedo (built in the residence of the Saiki family where Kobo Daishi was born, and the inner shrine is enshrined with the statues of the priest and Himeki Daishi. It was rebuilt in 1831 and was renovated on a large scale in 1945. In addition, in the basement of Mikagedo, there is a passageway of about 100 meters in darkness. It is a dojo that is connected.

Temple 75 Fudasho: Gogakuzan Tanjyoin Zentsuji

Access

Location

Zentsuji-cho 3-3-1, Zentsuji, Kagawa 765-0003

Tel

0877-62-0111 (representative)

Parking

Yes

Shukubo
(TempleLodging)

Yes (capacity 250)

Website

https://www.zentsuji.com/

From Zentsuji interchange to Kotohiracho, take Route 319. Turn right at Nishihara Kita intersection and go straight on prefectural road 4. You will reach a large parking lot connected to Saiin.
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【Pilgrim’s Song】
Six of earth and five gods
Incubating Niita the pleasure of deities

History and origin of Iwamotoji

The Iwamoto-ji Temple is built in Shimanto-cho, where the clear stream Shimanto River flows and the Konan Plateau with an altitude of about 300m spreads. History goes back to the Tenpyo era. According to Buddhist legend, Gyoki Bodhisattva, who served as the vassal of Emperor Shouma, he erected the temple near Niida Myojin, about 3 km northwest of the present location, praying for the eradication of the seven great difficulties and for the seven great fortunes of life. Fukutomanji Temple, which has the Sueji Shichigaji Temple, is the predecessor. It was also called Niida-ji because it was Nitta Myojin’s branch temple (Betsutoji). Kobo Daishi visited this temple during the Kōnin era. Daishi divided the gods of Niida Myojin, who had been enshrined as one, into five deities, and in the one, Fudou Myo statue, Kannon statue, Amida Nyorai statue, Yakushi Nyorai statue, and Jizo statue were enshrined as the main deities. . Daishi also built Sueji Gokanji. For this reason, Fukutomanji and other temples were called Twelve Fukuji Temple together with Shichika-ji, and Niida Myojin was called Niida Gosha.

During the Tensho period, both temples and shrines declined temporarily due to fire. At the time of reconstruction, the temple’s teachings and other duties were transferred to Iwamotoji Temple (then Iwamotobo), which was under the control of all the shrines in the area. During the Sengoku / Edo period, the temple received donations by warlords, lords, etc., and was proud of its prosperity as a place for temples and shrines. In the Meiji era, it was separated from Niida Gosha by the policy of separation of Shinto and Buddhism, and the main Buddha and Fudasho of Goson were unified in Iwamotoji. The road of hardship continued well into reconstruction, but the temples have been improved little by little until the present day.

The highlights of Iwamotoji

Great ceiling painting of the main hall and main hall

Annual events at Iwamotoji

New Year Special Prayer

Date: January 2

Setsubunkai (Star Recreation Society)

Date: February 3

Kobo Daishi Festival

Date: March 20-21

Flower Festival (Buddha Association)

Date: April 8

Shikoku Henro

Date: Early June

Lanlanbon

Date: August 13-16

Shikoku Henro

Date: early November

Holy celestial festival

Date: December 18

Night festival

Date: December 31

Temple 37 Fudasho: Fujiizan Gochiin Iwamotoji

Access

Location

Shimanto-cho, Shigekushi-machi 3-13, Takaoka-gun, Kochi 786-0004

Tel

088-022-0376

Parking

20 normal, 4 large

Shukubo
(TempleLodging)

Yes (reservation required)

Website

None

From Route 36, take Route 56 towards Shimanto City. Go through Kubokawa tunnel and turn right at Furuichicho intersection. Go straight and turn left at the second traffic light. Turn right at the end. It is about 120m on the left side.
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【Pilgrim’s Song】
If you sincerely open to the Buddhist monk
Shingon incantations reveal their marvels

History and origin of Konzoji

Konzoji is the birthplace of Kobo Daishi’s nephew, the founder of the Tendaiji-mon sect, Chisho Daishi.. According to Engi, Kobo Daishi was born in the 5th year of the Hōki era, just as Chisho’s grandfather, “Wakedouzen” was founded and Dōzen was named “Jizaiōdō”. It became Dozenji after taking the name of the foundation when it became a government temple in November of the first year of the Ninju era. Afterwards, Chishiro Daishi, who returned from Tang Dynasty, built a temple modelled after Seiryuji Temple in the Tang Dynasty, and carved the Yakushi Nyorai to become the principal deity. It became “Konzoji” in 928, on the order of the Emperor Daigo, and the name of the temple was named after the place of Kanakura-go.

Chisho Daishi was called “Nichidomaru” when he was a child and was reputed to have been very smart. When he was 2 years old, people nearby are said to have seen a shining light from around him when he was playing alone. And it was said, “Surely the Buddha was has been reborn. In the future, he will surely be a great person,” and the people rejoiced. At the age of five, a celestial maiden appeared in front of him. According to the legend, he was told that “You are one of Sankoten, the emperor’s morning star, and the manifestation of Kokuzo Bosatsu (Akasagarbha). If you follow the Buddhist path in the future, I will protect you always”. The legend that he was told this heavenly maiden is said to have become a Buddha after Buddha took the youngest child for the sin of eating another child. It is said that she became a Buddha after being taught the suffering of his mother who lost a child. She is called “Kariteimo”, known by another name as “Kishimojin”. It is said that Chisho Daishi, who grew up protected by this “Kariteimo”, was able to practice diligently and spread Buddhism.

The highlights of Konzoji

Daishido / Kariteido / Nogi Nosuke
Relics exhibition room (Samurai Nogi’s favorite military cap, portrait, and letter from his wife, who lived in this temple for about 3 years from the 31st year of the Meiji era.)

Annual events at Kankuraji

Sakai Daigo Maiko

General worshipers can also walk the fire.

Date: 1st Saturday and Sunday in September

Temple 76 Fudasho: Keisokuzan Hodoin Konzoji

Access

Location

Kanzoji-cho 1160, Zentsuji, Kagawa 765-0031

Tel

0877-62-0845

Parking

Available (charged)

Shukubo
(TempleLodging)

None

Website

https://www.kagawa-konzouji.or.jp/

From Zentsuji Interchange toward Kannonji city, take Route 33 (former National Route 11). Turn left at Kinzoji Post Office and you will find a parking lot.
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