Konzoji is the 76th Shikoku pilgrimage temple in Zentsuji City, enshrining Yakushi Nyorai. Belonging to the Tendai Jimon school, it is celebrated as the birthplace of Chisho Daishi Enchin (814–891), who revitalized Tendai Buddhism. A rare pilgrimage temple associated with both Kukai and Enchin; a monument marking Enchin's birthplace stands in the precinct. 5 min walk from JR Konzoji Station.

Konzoji Temple is traditionally said to have been founded in 774 (the 5th year of Hoki) by Wake no Dozen at the behest of Emperor Konin. The temple originally enshrined Yakushi Nyorai—the Buddha of Healing—as its principal image, and was reportedly known as Komyomyoji in its early years. It is also …