Gian-ji Temple
義安寺
Gian-ji Temple is a historic Soto Zen temple with a unique local deity and a famous well.
What it is
- Soto Zen Buddhist temple, founded in 1539.
- Commonly known as Orokubu-sama.
- Unofficial temple of the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage.
What to see
- Small hall enshrines Orokubu-san.
- Main deity is Shaka Nyorai.
- Well on grounds is Chikai no Izumi (Spring of Oath).
- Monument called Hotaruzuka (Firefly Mound).
Getting there
- Located in Dogo, Matsuyama City.
- About 100m east of Yuzuki Castle.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
愛媛県松山市道後姫塚114 Open in Google Maps
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