Motoyama-ji

34°8′22.8″N 133°41′38.6″E / 34.139667°N 133.694056°E / 34.139667; 133.694056ArchitectureFounderKūkaiDate established807Completed1913 (Reconstruction)

The Shippōzan Motoyama-ji (Japanese: 七宝山 本山寺) is a Shingon Buddhist temple of the Kōyasan sect in Mitoyo, Kagawa, Japan. It was established by Emperor Heizei's instruction in 807. Hayagriva is a principal image now. The temple has undergone several reconstruction efforts since its founding, such as the rebuilding of its Main Hall (which is a National Treasure of Japan) in 1300.

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

• National Treasures of Japan
  • List of National Treasures of Japan (temples)

Gallery

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

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