The 37th temple on the Shikoku Eighty-Eight Temple Pilgrimage, founded by Gyoki in 738. It is a rare sacred site nationwide in that it enshrines five principal images: Fudo Myo-o, Kannon Bosatsu, Jizo Bosatsu, Yakushi Nyorai, and Amida Nyorai. Located in the center of Shimanto-cho (formerly Kubokawa-cho), it is conveniently situated near JR Kubokawa Station. The coffered ceiling of the main hall i…

Iwamotoji Temple, the 37th temple on the Shikoku Pilgrimage of 88 Sacred Sites, is traditionally said to have been founded in 738 CE by the Buddhist monk Gyoki. Originally known as "Fukuenmanji," it is believed to have been established at a location different from its present site. During the Kōnin …