Motoyama-ji
The Shippōzan Motoyama-ji (七宝山 本山寺) 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.
| Shippōzan Motoyama-ji | |
|---|---|
 Bronze statue of Kūkai in front of Mail Hall | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Kōyasan Shingon-shū |
| Location | |
| Location | 1445, Motoyama-kō, Toyonaka-chō, Mitoyo, Kagawa 651–2108 |
| Country | Japan |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Kūkai |
| Completed | 807 |
Motoyama-ji's Main Hall completed in 1300 is a National Treasure of Japan.
Motoyama-ji is temple No.70 in the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
Building list
- 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
Gallery
Main Hall
Sanmon (Nio Gate)
Pagoda
Daishidō
Jūōdō
Chinjudō
Amidadō
External links
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- 70番札所 本山寺 (Japanese)
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