The 54th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, an ancient temple in Imabari enshrining Fudo Myo-o (Acalanatha) and said to have been reestablished by Kobo Daishi. Centuries-old camphor trees soar in the precincts, lending the grounds a solemn atmosphere. Renowned as one of the Shikoku pilgrimage sites with the finest ancient trees, this sacred place has long been cherished by pilgrims for its efficacy…

Enmyoji Temple is said to have been founded in 822 (the 13th year of the Konin era). According to tradition, the monk Kukai (Kobo Daishi) visited this site, carved a statue of Fudo Myoo (Acalanatha) as the principal image, and reestablished the temple. The temple was originally known as "Enmyoji" wi…