Mangan-ji, Buddhist temple in Imabari, Japan
Mangan-ji temple stands as the fourth station of the Izumo 13 Buddha Pilgrimage, featuring a main hall dedicated to Fugen Bosatsu and traditional Japanese gardens.
The temple was founded between 824 and 835 AD during Emperor Junwa's reign when Buddhist master Kobo Daishi Kukai established it at this location.
The temple maintains a collection of significant Buddhist texts, including the Daihannya-kyo scriptures from the late Heian period, designated as Important Cultural Properties.
The temple grounds provide parking spaces for 20 vehicles and larger buses, with regular religious ceremonies and educational programs throughout the year.
A statue of Kannon, carved by Kobo Daishi according to local tradition in a single night, remains concealed and is displayed only once every 33 years.
Location: Imabari
GPS coordinates: 34.00511,133.02006
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05
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