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The 67th temple of the Shikoku 88 Sacred Places pi…
JR本山駅から徒歩20分
香川県三豊市山本町辻173
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The 67th temple of the Shikoku 88 Sacred Places pilgrimage. An ancient Shingon temple in Mitoyo City enshrining Yakushi Nyorai. The precinct uniquely features two Daishi-do halls — one for Kobo Daishi and one for Jikaku Daishi (Ennin) — standing side by side, the only such example in the Shikoku pilgrimage circuit, reflecting the temple's tradition of having been co-founded by both masters in 850.…
Daikoji Temple is traditionally said to have been founded in 822 by Kobo Daishi Kukai, who carved an image of Yakushi Nyorai (the Healing Buddha) and erected a hall to enshrine it. In 850, Jikaku Daishi Ennin and Prince Shinzei are said to have visited the temple together and contributed to its deve…
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "薬師如来"
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