Iwamoto-ji Temple

What it is

• A temple of the Shingon-shu Chizan-ha sect.
• Enshrines five principal Buddhas.
• The 37th temple of the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage.
• Founded by Gyoki during the Tenpyo era (729-749).

What to see

• The main hall, built in 1978.
• 575 ceiling paintings in the main hall.
• A mountain gate and Daishi-do hall.
• Shukubo (pilgrim's lodging) is available.

Getting there

• 0.7 km from Kubokawa Station.
• On the JR Shikoku Dosan Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.