Maegami-ji
📍 Ehime, Sunouchi Kō 1426 · Saijo
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Hours
7:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Maegami-ji is a historic temple known as the 64th pilgrimage site of the Shikoku Eighty-Eight Temple Circuit. Located at the foot of Mount Ishizuchi, this temple has served as a center of Mount Ishizuchi worship, welcoming many ascetics and pilgrims throughout history. Possessing a unique atmosphere where mountain worship and Buddhism blend together, it is also known as the starting point for climbing Mount Ishizuchi. Surrounded by beautiful nature throughout the seasons, the autumn foliage is particularly magnificent. This sacred site befitting the foot of a spiritual mountain combines the solemnity of a training ground with the warmth of welcoming pilgrims.
Benefits
protection from misfortunehousehold safetygood healthclimbing safetyfulfillment of wishesbusiness prosperity