Motoyama-ji
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.
| Shippōzan Motoyama-ji | |
|---|---|
 Bronze statue of Kūkai in front of Mail Hall | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Rite | Kōyasan Shingon |
| Location | |
| Location | Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture |
| Country | Japan |
  ,  Motoyama-ji (Japan) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°8′22.8″N 133°41′38.6″E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Kūkai |
| Date established | 807 |
| Completed | 1913 (Reconstruction) |
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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- https://web.archive.org/web/20110718212324/http://www.city.mitoyo.lg.jp/forms/info/info.aspx?info_id=457
- 70番札所 本山寺 (Japanese)
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