Shoukoku-ji Temple
星谷寺
Ancient temple founded by Kukai, known for its Kannon statue and scenic location.
What it is
- Koyasan Shingon sect temple, also called Hoshi no Iwaya.
- Founded by Kukai in 792.
- Inner temple of Tatsue-ji, 19th Shikoku Pilgrimage Fudasho.
- 7th Fudasho of the Awa Chichibu Kannon Pilgrimage.
What to see
- Main hall enshrines an Eleven-faced Kannon seated statue.
- Daishi-do enshrines a statue of Kobo Daishi.
- Designated as Higashiyamakei Prefectural Natural Park.
- One of the Awa Katsuura Eight Views.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
徳島県勝浦郡勝浦町大字星谷字大明神45 Open in Google Maps
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