Senyū-ji Temple

What it is

• Kōyasan Shingon sect temple.
• 58th temple of the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage.
• Founded by Ochi Morioki under imperial command.
• Restored by Kūkai during his Shikoku pilgrimage.

What to see

• Main deity is Senju Kannon Bosatsu.
• Main deity statue is 1.8 meters tall, from late Heian period.
• Five-storied pagoda is a cultural property.
• Natural hot spring and shukubo (temple lodging).
• Scenic views from Hachimanyama, Inuzuka Pond, Sareizan.

When to go

• Summer Festival is held on August 9th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.