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Saimyoji Temple
栃木県
Bandō 33 Kannon Pilgrimage 第20番札所
The 20th temple on the Bando pilgrimage, founded by Gyoki in 737 — its Muromachi three-story pagoda and tower gate are national Important Cultural Properties
Founded
737
Type
Temple
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10 min by taxi from Moka Railway Mashiko Station
4469 Mashiko, Mashiko, Tochigi
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Temple
Founded 737
1289 years
Enshrined Deity
十一面観世音菩薩
Buddhist Sect
Shingon Buzan
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Overview
An ancient Shingon Buzan temple in Mashiko Town, renowned as the 20th temple of the Bando 33 Kannon pilgrimage. Traditionally founded in 737 by Gyoki Bosatsu, this temple has a venerable history. The principal Juichimen Kannon is a secret Buddha viewable only during the once-in-33-years unveiling. The three-story pagoda, built in the Muromachi period, is a beautiful tower designated a national Imp…
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Origins
Traditionally founded in 737 by Gyoki Bosatsu under imperial wish of Emperor Shomu. Gyoki was a high priest who traveled Japan for public salvation, opening temples throughout the country. In the Heian period, it developed as a Shingon esoteric training hall and was designated the 20th Bando pilgrim…
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Pilgrimage Circuit
A pilgrimage of 33 Kannon temples — an ancient circuit winding through the historic temples of the entire Kantō region
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Principal Buddha
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20
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Bandō 33 Kannon Pilgrimage
Principal Buddha
Eleven-Headed Kannon
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十
About Jūichimen Kannon
Wooden standing Eleven-Headed Kannon (Hokkeiji, Nara, National Treasure, Heian period)
Jūichimen Kannon (Eleven-Headed Kannon): bears eleven faces atop the principal head to perceive and rescue suffering beings in all directions. Long venerated as a deity of healing and warding off misfortune.
Kannon Forms · Seven Kannon
聖
Shō
十
Jūichimen
千
Senju
如
Nyoirin
馬
Batō
准
Juntei
不
Fukūkenjaku
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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 "十一面観世音菩薩"

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Gyōki
Monk of the People & Archbishop
Age 69 at founding
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Traditionally founded in 737 by Gyoki Bosatsu, this ancient temple is the 20th of the Bando 33 Kannon Pilgrimage. Its three-story pagoda and gate are National Important Cultural Properties.
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