Daihou-ji, Buddhist temple in Kumakōgen, Japan.
Daihou-ji temple stands on Mount Sugo, surrounded by dense forest paths filled with ferns and ancient moss-covered stones at 474 meters elevation.
The temple gained prominence when Emperor Goshirakawa contributed funds for constructing 48 monastery structures during the Hogen period between 1156 and 1158.
As the 44th stop on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, the temple holds a copper and gold Kanon statue discovered in 1934 beneath a millennial tree.
The temple complex opens daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, providing free parking facilities and restrooms for visitors at 2-1173-2 Sugou.
The temple grounds contain 130 stones inscribed with the Lotus Sutra, found surrounding the sacred Kanon statue during its excavation.
Location: Kumakogen
Part of: Shikoku Pilgrimage
GPS coordinates: 33.66119,132.91150
Latest update: May 12, 2025 17:39
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