Daiho-jiHistory and origin of

It is located almost halfway through the Shikoku hallowed ground and is called the middle Fudasho. There is a forest of old trees in the precinct and is filled with a sequestered air. In the Asuka Period, two hunter brothers - Myojin Ukyo and Hayato - finds and enshrines the Eleven-faced Kannon. It is said that the Emperor Monmu (reign 697~707) heard about this report and with an imperial order, built the temple and named it after the name of the period, Daiho-ji.
Daiho-jiDetailed information of
Denomination | Shingon Buzan sect |
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Principal image | Eleven-faced Kannon |
Temple foundation | Myojin Ukyo, Hayato |
Foundation | Taiho year 1 (701) |
Address | 〒791-1205 1173, Sugo, Kumakogen-cho, Kamiukena-gun |
Telephone | 0892-21-0044 |
Parking | |
Pilgrim's lodging | Yes (Yes, only if there is a group booking and there are space available) |