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Iyadaniji

Kagawa · Mitoyo · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 弥谷寺

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WHAT TO DOIyadaniji

Held to be the mountain where the souls of the dead gather. Countless cliff Buddhas are carved into the rock face.

WHEREKagawa

Seisan · Mitoyo

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Held to be the mountain where the souls of the dead gather. Countless cliff Buddhas are carved into the rock face.

About this place

Iyadaniji is a Shingon Zentsuji-sect temple of head-temple rank in Mino-cho, Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture. Its mountain name is Kengozan and its subtemple name is Senjuin. The principal image is Senju Kannon Bosatsu. It is Temple No. 71 of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. Principal image mantra: On bazara tarama kiriku Goeika (pilgrim's hymn): Akunin to iki tsurenamu mo Iyadaniji tada karisome mo yoki tomo zo yoki Stamp: the principal image; Oku-no-in Gakumonjo; Nanakasho Mairi Daikokuten

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Founded:Unknown Shrine rank:Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, Temple No. 71 Blessings:Rebirth

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