Kichijou-ji Temple
吉祥寺
Kichijou-ji Temple is a unique Shikoku pilgrimage site, home to a rare Bishamonten main deity.
What it is
- 63rd temple of the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage.
- Dedicated to Bishamonten, its main deity.
- Only temple on the pilgrimage with Bishamonten as main deity.
- Founded in the Konin era (810-823) by Kukai.
What to see
- Main hall's Bishamonten statue, a hidden Buddha.
- Fukujukaku enshrines six of the Seven Lucky Gods.
- Maria Kannon statue and a black lacquer palanquin.
When to go
- Main deity statue opens next in 2038.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
愛媛県西条市氷見乙1048 Open in Google Maps
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