Shido-ji, Buddhist temple and pilgrimage site in Sanuki, Japan
The temple features a three-story Niomon gate with fierce guardian statues and a five-story pagoda reaching 33 meters in height.
Established in 626 during the reign of Empress Suiko, the temple was expanded in 693 by Fujiwara Fusamoto who collaborated with monk Gyoki.
The temple houses multiple National Important Cultural Properties, including the main hall, guardian statues, and an eleven-faced Kannon statue.
Located five minutes from JR Shido Station, the temple provides free parking facilities that accommodate tour buses and regular vehicles.
The temple grounds contain the Ama Tomb, linked to a legend about a pearl diver who retrieved a precious jewel for the Fujiwara clan.
Location: Sanuki
Part of: Shikoku Pilgrimage
GPS coordinates: 34.32431,134.17964
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:14
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