Matsuo-ji, Buddhist temple in Kotohira, Japan
Located in the Nakatado district, the temple features traditional Japanese architectural elements and serves as a spiritual center for the local community.
Founded by En no Gyōja, who experienced a vision of Konpira Gongen at this site, leading to the establishment of the temple complex.
The temple houses an eleven-faced Kannon Bosatsu statue from the Heian period, representing Japanese Buddhist artistic traditions.
Visitors can reach the temple through the Shin-Shikoku Mandara Pilgrimage route, which connects multiple sacred sites across Shikoku Island.
The temple maintains spiritual connections with Kotohira-gū shrine while operating independently under the Kōyasan Shingon-shū sect of Buddhism.
Location: Kotohira
Part of: Shin-Shikoku Mandara Pilgrimage
GPS coordinates: 34.18578,133.81839
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:12
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