Sairin-jiHistory and origin of
Gyoki erected this temple as a separate temple for the Ichinomiya by the imperial prayer of Emperor Shomu (reign 724~749). Then, when Kobo Daishi was doing a preaching tour of Shikoku, sojourned at the temple and determined this as Shikoku hallowed ground and made this into a dojo to pray for peace and security for the nation. In addition, Daishi using the priest's staff for the villagers suffering from lack of water, and found a water vein. Jonofuchi located 300m southwest of the temple is said to the ruins of this episode and it is still now watering the land.
Sairin-jiDetailed information of
| Denomination | Shingon Buzan sect |
|---|---|
| Principal image | Eleven-faced Kannon |
| Temple foundation | Gyoki Bosatsu |
| Foundation | Tenpyo year 13 (741) |
| Address | 〒791-1111 1007, Takaimachi, Matsuyama-shi |
| Telephone | 089-975-0319 |
| Parking | |
| Pilgrim's lodging | None |