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Known locally by an affectionate nickname. A legend tells of a young goddess who carried a great stone here.
About this place
Meiseki-ji (Japanese: 明石寺) is a temple belonging to the Tendai Jimon sect, located in Seiyo City, Ehime Prefecture. Its formal mountain name is Genkōzan, and its institutional name is Enshuin. The main image is of Senju Kannon. It serves as the Temple #43rd on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. Mantra of the Principal Deity: *Om Vajra Dharma Hrih Svaha* Pilgrimage Verse: "I have heard that, through the wondrous vow of the Thousand-Armed One, even a massive boulder is lifted as lightly as a pebble." This temple serves as an official certification site; pilgrims may request—for a fee—to have a formal certificate (diploma) issued to attest to the "Kechi-gan" (Completion of the Pilgrimage) of the Shikoku 88-Temple route. (The certificate will be mailed to you at a later date.)
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Founded：6th century (traditional) Shrine rank：Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, Temple No. 43 Blessings：Matchmaking
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