Yakuriji
香川県
The 85th Shikoku temple where all eight chestnuts Kukai planted sprouted — revered for business and matchmaking blessings
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822
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Overview
The 85th temple of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, Yakuriji sits on the slopes of Mount Goken (375 m) and is easily reached by cable car from the foot of the mountain. According to tradition, Kukai (Kobo Daishi) climbed this mountain before his studies in Tang China, planted eight chestnut trees, and prayed that they would sprout as a sign of divine favor — all eight did, giving the temple its n…
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Origins
Yakuriji Temple, the 85th sacred site on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, is traditionally said to have been founded in 822 (Kōnin 13) by Kōbō Daishi (Kūkai). According to legend, Kūkai climbed Mount Goken before traveling to Tang Dynasty China to study, planted eight chestnut trees, and prayed for a sign of…
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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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