Monju-in Temple

What it is

• Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect.
• Dedicated to Jizo Bosatsu and Monju Bosatsu.
• Birthplace of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
• Part of two Shikoku pilgrimage routes.

What to see

• Hidden Monju Bosatsu statue in the main hall.
• Bishamonten enshrined in the Bishamon-do hall.
• Eight ancient mounds called Yatsuzuka.
• Yatsukubo with eight depressions and spring water.
• Yatsuzuka Group Kofun are historic monuments.

When to go

• Bishamon-do hall opens on New Year's Day.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.