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Yokomineji

Ehime · Saijo · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 横峰寺

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WHAT TO DOYokomineji

At about 750 metres, one of the hardest stretches on the circuit. It is bound up with the faith of Mount Ishizuchi.

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Toyo · Saijo

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At about 750 metres, one of the hardest stretches on the circuit. It is bound up with the faith of Mount Ishizuchi.

About this place

Yokomineji is a Shingon Omuro-sect temple in Komatsu-cho, Saijo, Ehime Prefecture. Its mountain name is Ishizuchizan and its subtemple name is Fukuchiin. The principal image is Dainichi Nyorai. It is Temple No. 60 of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage and the western worship site for Mt. Ishizuchi. Principal image mantra: On abiraunken bazaradatoban Goeika (pilgrim's hymn): Tate yoko ni mine ya yamabe ni tera tatete amaneku hito o sukuu mono kana Stamp: the temple's principal image; Oku-no-in Hoshigamori and Ishizuchi Daigongen; Shikoku (Toyo) Seven Lucky Gods, Daikokuten

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Founded:651 (traditional) Shrine rank:Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, Temple No. 60 Blessings:Warding off evil, Mountain worship

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