Motoyama-ji

Shippōzan Motoyama-ji

Bronze statue of Kūkai in front of Mail Hall
Basic information
Location 1445, Motoyama-kō, Toyonaka-chō, Mitoyo, Kagawa 651-2108
Affiliation Kōyasan Shingon-shū
Country Japan
Architectural description
Founder Kūkai
Completed 807

The Shippōzan Motoyama-ji (七宝山 本山寺) is a temple of the Kōyasan Shingon-shū sect in Mitoyo, Kagawa, Japan. It was established by Emperor Heizei's instruction in 807. Hayagriva is a principal image now.

Motoyama-ji's Main Hall completed in 1300 is a National Treasure of Japan.

Motoyama-ji is temple No.70 in the Shikoku Pilgrimage.

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Coordinates: 34°8′22.8″N 133°41′38.6″E / 34.139667°N 133.694056°E / 34.139667; 133.694056


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