Ichinomiyaji
香川県
The 83rd Shikoku temple, founded as the shrine-temple of Sanuki's chief shrine — its syncretic history still felt on site
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701
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JR端岡駅から徒歩20分
香川県高松市一宮町607
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The 83rd temple of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, Ichinomiyaji was founded in 701 as the shrine-temple (jinguji) of Tamura Shrine, the chief provincial shrine of Sanuki, reflecting the syncretic tradition that merged Buddhist and Shinto worship. Its name derives from that association with the ichinomiya (first-ranked shrine). Kukai (Kobo Daishi) is said to have restored the temple during his pi…
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Origins
Ichinomiyaji Temple is traditionally said to have been founded in 701 by the Buddhist monk Gien (Giensoujou). It was established as a jinguji (shrine temple) affiliated with Tamura Shrine, the ichinomiya (chief provincial shrine) of Sanuki Province, and the two institutions were historically operate…
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Divine Benefits
Healing & Longevity
Matchmaking
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Warding Off Evil
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "聖観世音菩薩"
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