Ishiteji Temple (No. 51)
愛媛県
The 51st Shikoku pilgrimage temple founded in 728, whose Niomon gate is a National Treasure along with its many Important Cultural Properties near Dogo Onsen
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20 min walk from Dogo Onsen Station
Ishite, Matsuyama City, Ehime
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The 51st temple of the Shikoku pilgrimage, founded 728, whose Niomon gate is a National Treasure along with numerous other Important Cultural Properties.
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Ishiteji Temple is traditionally said to have been founded in 728 (the 5th year of Jinki) at the imperial wish of Emperor Shomu, with Kochi Tamizumi, the governor of Iyo Province, serving as its founding patron. Originally known as Anyo-ji, the temple became associated with the legend of Emon Saburo…
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