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Saikyo-ji Temple

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Saikyo-ji Temple: ancient pilgrimage site with unique cliff Buddha carvings.

Saikyo-ji Temple
Dokudami CC BY-SA 4.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • Founded by Gyoki at the end of the Nara period.
  • Belongs to the Shingon-shu Zentsu-ji sect.
  • Principal image is Amida Nyorai.
  • 8th Fudasho of the New Shikoku Mandala Pilgrimage.

What to see

  • Cliff Buddha carved by Kukai on Mt. Hiyama.
  • Cliff Buddha is the temple's Oku-no-in.
  • Rokumen Sekido is a cultural property.
  • Cliff Buddha is a designated cultural property.

Getting there

  • Taxi from Sanuki-Tsuda Station.
  • Taxi from Kanzaki Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

香川県さぬき市大川町富田東1809 Open in Google Maps

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