Yashima-ji, Takamatsu

Name: Yashima-ji
Address: 1808 Yashimahigashimachi, Takamatsu, 761-0111, Japan
Telephone: +81 87-841-9418

#4 among attractions in Takamatsu

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Temple

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Yashima-ji is a Shingon temple in Yashima, a lava plateau to the northeast of Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. A branch temple of Ninna-ji in Kyoto, it is the eighty-fourth temple on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. It is said to have been founded as a Ritsu school temple by Ganjin in 754, and to have been converted by Kōbō Daishi. The 5x5 bay irimoya-zukuri tiled Hondō has been designated an Important Cultural Property. A Heian period wooden seated statue of Senjū Kannon and the temple bell are also Important Cultural Properties. There is a museum of temple treasures and items relating to the Battle of Yashima. ()

Local name: 屋島寺 Coordinates: 34°21'28"N, 134°6'4"E

Address

1808 YashimahigashimachiTakamatsu 761-0111 Japan

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+81 87-841-9418

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Day trips

Yashima-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ritsurin Garden, Shikoku Mura, Takamatsu Castle, The Kagawa Museum.

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Neighbourhood
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Island
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Ship
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34°20'45"N • 134°3'4"E
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