Mandara-ji Temple

What it is

• A Shingon sect temple, 72nd on the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage.
• Founded in 596 as the clan temple of the Saeki family.
• Renamed Mandara-ji by Kukai after his return from Tang China.
• Its formal names are Gahashizan and Enmeiin.

What to see

• The principal image is Dainichi Nyorai.
• Temple grounds are a national historic site.
• A wooden standing statue of Sho Kannon is a prefectural cultural property.

Getting there

• 4.5 km from Zentsuji Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.