Motoyama-ji
Appearance
Shippōzan Motoyama-ji | |
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![]() Bronze statue of Kūkai in front of Mail Hall | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Buddhism |
Rite | Kōyasan Shingon |
Location | |
Location | Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture |
Country | Japan |
Geographic coordinates | 34°8′22.8″N 133°41′38.6″E / 34.139667°N 133.694056°E |
Architecture | |
Founder | Kūkai |
Date established | 807 |
Completed | 1913 (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.
Building list
[edit]- 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.
- Daishidō
- Gomadō
- Chinjudō - Cultural Property of Kagawa prefecture. It was rebuilt in 1547 (Muromachi period).
- Amidadō
- Jūōdō
- Dainichidō
- Ireidō
- Kyakuden
- Bell tower
- Kuri
See also
[edit]Gallery
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Main Hall
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Sanmon (Nio Gate)
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Pagoda
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Daishidō
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Jūōdō
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Chinjudō
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Amidadō
External links
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