Overview
The 51st pilgrimage temple; its Kamakura gate is a National Treasure, its bracketing still forceful.
About this place
Ishite-ji (石手寺) is a Shingon temple in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is Temple 51 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. Its name means Stone Hand Temple (石手寺). Seven of its structures have been designated National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：728 Highlights / collection：National Treasure Niomon gate, Three-storey pagoda and bell tower Genre：Architecture, Sculpture
Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Official website
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