Ichinomiya-ji Temple

What it is

• It is the 83rd temple of the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage.
• It belongs to the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism.
• It was founded between 701 and 704 as a Hosso sect temple.
• Kukai renovated the temple between 806 and 810.

What to see

• The principal image is the Holy Kannon Bodhisattva.
• Kukai carved a 106 cm statue of Holy Kannon Bodhisattva.
• There is a main hall and a Daishi hall.
• It is adjacent to Tamura Shrine.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.