Overview
Its precinct sits lower than the ground around it, and carries a legend of a hole to hell.
About this place
Sairin-ji (Japanese: 西林寺) is a Shingon Buddhist temple in the city of Matsuyama (Ehime prefecture). It is temple number 48 of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. According to legend, a stream running by the temple was found by Kōbō Daishi striking the ground with his cane.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded：Tenpyo period (traditional) Shrine rank：Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, Temple No. 48 Blessings：Warding off evil
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