Maniji is an ancient Tendai temple on the slopes of Mount Mani in Tottori City, whose principal image — an eleven-faced Kannon — is said to have been carved by Jikaku Daishi Ennin. The old temple buildings blend seamlessly into the mountain forest, conveying the atmosphere of a mountain sanctuary where faith and nature are one. From the summit of Mount Mani, visitors can enjoy sweeping views over …

Founded in 808 (Daido 3) by Jikaku Daishi Ennin according to tradition. From the Heian period it served as an important center of Buddhist culture in Inaba Province, attracting many monks in training. It survived through the medieval era under the patronage of local powers, and in the Edo period cam…