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Goshoji

Kagawa · Utazu · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 郷照寺

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WHAT TO DOGoshoji

The only Ji-shu temple among the Shikoku sacred sites.

WHEREKagawa

Chusan · Utazu

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The only Ji-shu temple among the Shikoku sacred sites.

About this place

Goshoji is a temple of the Ji sect and the Shingon sect in Utazu, Kagawa Prefecture. Its mountain name is Bukkozan and its subtemple name is Kotokuin. The principal image is Amida Nyorai. It is Temple No. 78 of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. Principal image mantra: On amirita teizei karaun Goeika (pilgrim's hymn): Odori hane nenbutsu mosu dojoji hyoshi o soroe kane o utsu nari

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Founded:725 (traditional) Shrine rank:Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, Temple No. 78 Blessings:Warding off evil

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