Temple No. 84, Yashimaji Temple

Temple

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The Yashima-ji Temple is an Omuro-sect Shingon Buddhist temple in Takamatsu City. It is the 84th temple visited on the Shikoku 88-temple Pilgrimage, and is said to have been founded by the monk Ganjin in 754. The Yashima-ji Temple has several Important Cultural Properties, including the Hon-do hall and the temple bell, as well as a wooden statue of a seated Senju Kannon (Goddess of Mercy) which is the main object of veneration in the temple and which can be viewed in the Homotsu-kan (Treasure Hall). Other artifacts on display in the Homotsu-kan include an illustrated scroll of the Genpei Josuiki (an extended version of the Heike Monogotari, or “Tale of the Heike”), a white banner of the Genji clan, and a folding screen painting of the Battle of Yashima.

Spot details

Address: Kagawa Pref. Takamatsushi Yashimahigashimachi 1808 Map
Area: Takamatsu Area
Phone: 0878419418
Hours: Precincts Free
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

A Day in Takamatsu

Kagawa | Area Guide

Review

Worthwhile day trip from Takamatsu

Reviewed : 2020.09.14

There are many interesting statues throughout the temple grounds. We were particularly taken by the tanuki statues. On the side of the main hall there is a small pathway through red torii beside...
We had the best day! - a tough climb up a many wonderful things to see

Reviewed : 2020.01.16

We decided on a day between art islands we would go to see the 84 temple on the route of 88. Quick train ride, then we met a local who directed us to the start of the climb up. I think we took the...
Interesting

Reviewed : 2019.05.02

This Temple had shrines spread around the site which was very quiet and peaceful in the early morning. A short walk past some shops and a restaurant took us to the Yashima Plateau with its panoramic...