Kumadani-ji (Awa)

Kumadani-ji
熊谷寺
Basic information
Location Awa-shi, Tokushima-ken
Affiliation Shingon
Deity Senjū Kannon
Country Japan
Architectural description
Founder Kūkai
Completed early 9th century

Kumadani-ji (熊谷寺) is a Kōya-san Shingon temple in Awa, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Temple 8 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, the main image is of Senjū Kannon. The temple is said to have been founded by Kōbō Daishi.[1][2] The Hondō was destroyed by fire in 1928 and has been rebuilt.[3] The Daishidō, tahōtō, chūmon, and shōrō have all been designated Prefectural Cultural Properties.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Miyata, Taisen (2006). The 88 Temples of Shikoku Island, Japan. Koyasan Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles. p. 51.
  2. ↑ Miyazaki, Tateki (2004). Shikoku henro hitori aruki dōgyō-ninin. Matsuyama. p. 44.
  3. ↑ "Kumadaniji". Awa City. Archived from the original on 25 May 2010. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
  4. ↑ "Tokushima bunkazai". Tokushima Prefecture. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2011.

Coordinates: 34°07′22″N 134°20′24″E / 34.12278°N 134.34000°E / 34.12278; 134.34000


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