Iwamoto-jiHistory and origin of
Iwamoto-ji is the only temple in the Shikoku hallowed ground that enshrines Goson as the principal image. Kobo Daishi who visited this land in Konin Period (810~824) divided the object of worship of Niida Myojin into five shrines and enshrined as Honchibutsu and built the Matsu-ji Gokaji. Then, under the orders of separation of the Gods and Buddha in Meiji, it has a history of having the Goson Honchibutsu and Fudasho unified into one location under Iwamoto-ji. The coffered ceiling of the main hall is decorated with 575 paintings gathered from all over the country.
Iwamoto-jiDetailed information of
| Denomination | Shingon Chizan sect |
|---|---|
| Principal image | Acala, Sacred Avalokitesvara, Amida Nyorai, Bhaiṣajyaguru, Kshitigarbha |
| Temple foundation | Gyoki Bosatsu |
| Foundation | Tenpyo period (729-749) |
| Address | 〒786-0004 3-13, Shigekushicho, Shimanto-cho, Takaoka-gun |
| Telephone | 0880-22-0376 |
| Parking | |
| Pilgrim's lodging | Yes |