Motoyama-ji

The Shippōzan Motoyama-ji (七宝山 本山寺) is a temple of the Kōyasan Shingon-shū sect in Mitoyo, Kagawa, Japan. It was established by Emperor Heizei's instruction in 807. Hayagriva is a principal image now.

Shippōzan Motoyama-ji
Bronze statue of Kūkai in front of Mail Hall
Religion
AffiliationKōyasan Shingon-shū
Location
Location1445, Motoyama-kō, Toyonaka-chō, Mitoyo, Kagawa 651–2108
CountryJapan
Architecture
FounderKūkai
Completed807

Motoyama-ji's Main Hall completed in 1300 is a National Treasure of Japan.

Motoyama-ji is temple No.70 in the Shikoku Pilgrimage.

Building list
  • Main Hall - National Treasure of Japan. It was rebuilt in 1300.
  • Sanmon (Niō Gate) - Important Cultural Property. Zen'yō. It was rebuilt in 1147.
  • Pagoda - It was rebuilt in 1913.
  • Daishidō
  • Gomadō
  • Chinjudō - Cultural Property of Kagawa prefecture. It was rebuilt in 1547 (Muromachi period).
  • Amidadō
  • Jūōdō
  • Dainichidō
  • Ireidō
  • Kyakuden
  • Bell tower
  • Kuri

See also
  • Main Hall
  • Sanmon (Nio Gate)
  • Pagoda
  • Daishidō
  • Jūōdō
  • Chinjudō
  • Amidadō


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