Motoyama-ji, Mitoyo

Name: Motoyama-ji
Address: 1445 Toyonakacho Motoyamako, Mitoyo, 769-1506, Japan
Telephone: +81 875-62-2007

#1 among attractions in Mitoyo

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Temple, Buddhist architecture

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The Shippōzan Motoyama-ji 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 undergone several reconstruction efforts since its founding, such as the rebuilding of its Main Hall in 1300. ()

Local name: 本山寺 Completed: 807 (1217 years ago)Coordinates: 34°8'23"N, 133°41'38"E

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1445 Toyonakacho MotoyamakoMitoyo 769-1506 Japan

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+81 875-62-2007

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

Nearby attractions include: Kotohiki Park, Kotohiki Hachimangū, Shen hui yuan, Guan yin si.

3 miW
Park
Kotohiki Park, Setonaikai National Park
77 min walk • Kotohiki Park is a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty in Kan'onji, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan.
2.7 miW
Temple
Kotohiki Hachimangū, Kan'onji
69 min walk • Kotohiki Hachimangū is a Shinto shrine in Kan'onji, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. Located within Kotohiki Park, itself part of the Setonaikai National Park, there is an aetiological legend that sees the god Hachiman appearing to the eighth-century monk Nisshō Shōnin while he was playing a koto on board ship.
2.7 miW
Temple
Shen hui yuan, Kan'onji
70 min walk • Shinkei-in Temple is a temple of the Daikakuji School of Shingon Buddhism located in Kanonji City, Kagawa Prefecture. It is the 68th temple of the 88 sacred places in Shikoku. The main deity is Amida Nyorai.
2.7 miW
Temple
Guan yin si, Kan'onji
68 min walk • Kannonji Temple is a temple of the Daikakuji School of Shingon Buddhism located in Kannonji City, Kagawa Prefecture. It is the 69th temple of the 88 sacred places in Shikoku. The name of the temple is Shippozan. The main deity is the Holy Kannon.
4.2 miSW
Town
Ōnohara
107 min walk • Ōnohara was a town located in Mitoyo District, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 12,851 and a population density of 248.76 persons per km². The total area was 51.66 km².

Motoyama-ji, Mitoyo

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

Kotohiki Park, Setonaikai National Park

Kotohiki Hachimangū, Kan'onji

Shen hui yuan, Kan'onji

Guan yin si, Kan'onji

Ōnohara