Yashimaji Temple

📍 Kagawa, Takamatsu · 1808 Yashima Higashicho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture

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Hours

8:30–17:00

Fee

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Available

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About

Founded1920

EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken

RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)

FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)

HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/

History

At the summit of Yashima, I beheld this radiant ancient temple with Benzaiten as its principal deity. Through centuries, it has guarded the lamp of the Buddha's teachings on this mountain stage of the Genpei War. Countless seekers of artistic mastery and material fortune have brought their prayers here. From this summit overlooking the Sanuki plains, the temple bridges heaven and earth. If you wish to perfect your craft, ascend to this sanctuary and receive Benzaiten's divine blessing.