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Kissyoji

愛媛県

The 63rd Shikoku pilgrimage site and the only one enshrining Bishamonten as principal deity, founded by Kobo Daishi at Emperor Saga's behest — a site of fortune and victory

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822

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愛媛県西条市氷見乙1048

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Founded 822

1204 years

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Overview

The 63rd temple of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage and the only one among all eighty-eight to enshrine Bishamonten (Vaishravana) as its principal deity. Revered as both the god of warfare and the deity of fortune among the Seven Lucky Gods, the temple was founded by Kobo Daishi. The shrine of Shiraya Daimyojin within the precincts offers auspicious arrows believed to bring good fortune, drawing p…

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Origins

Kissho-ji Temple is traditionally said to have been founded in 822 by the Buddhist monk Kukai (Kobo Daishi) at the behest of Emperor Saga. According to temple legend, Kukai perceived a vision of Bishamonten (Vaishravana) during ascetic practice at this site and enshrined a statue he himself carved a…

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Pilgrimage Courses

Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage (Henro)

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Business Prosperity

Martial Fortune

Warding Off Evil

Wealth & Fortune

Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.

Derived from the enshrined deity "毘沙門天"

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Founder of Shingon Buddhism / Kobo Daishi

Age 48 at founding

Kissho-ji, the 63rd temple of the Shikoku pilgrimage, is said to have been founded by Kobo Daishi, and is the only temple among the eighty-eight to enshrine Bishamonten.

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