Overview
Its main hall is a National Treasure. One of the few Shikoku temples with a five-storey pagoda.
About this place
The Shippōzan Motoyama-ji (Japanese: 七宝山 本山寺) is a Shingon Buddhist temple of the Kōyasan sect in Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It was established by Emperor Heizei's order in 807. Hayagriva is the principal image. The temple has undergone several reconstruction efforts since its founding, including the rebuilding of its Main Hall (which is a National Treasure of Japan) in 1300. Motoyama-ji is temple No.70 in the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded：807 (traditional) Shrine rank：Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, Temple No. 70 Designation：National Treasure Blessings：Warding off evil
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