Kichijo-jiHistory and origin of

The only place in the Shikoku hallowed ground where the principal image is the Bishamonten. When Kobo Daishi was doing a preaching tour in this land, he saw a hinoki cypress that emitted a single ray of light, and sensed that it was full of pneuma. It is said that Daishi carved a Bishamonten as the principal image using this sacred tree and also Kisshoten and Zennishi-doji as side temples and enshrined them and prayed for salvation for the poor and distressed and founded this temple.
Kichijo-jiDetailed information of
Denomination | ShingonTo-ji sect |
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Principal image | Bishamonten |
Temple foundation | Kobo Daishi |
Foundation | Konin Period (810~824) |
Address | 〒793-0072 1048, Himi Otsu, Saijo-shi |
Telephone | 0897-57-8863 |
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Pilgrim's lodging | None |