Takanawa-ji Temple
高縄寺
Takanawaji Temple, founded in the 7th century, offers a historic spiritual experience with unique Kannon statues.
What it is
- A Shingon-shu Daigo-ha Buddhist temple.
- Founded during Emperor Tenji's reign by Ochi Morioki.
- Principal image is the Eleven-faced Senju Kannon Bosatsu.
- Kobo Daishi renamed it Takano-san Takanawaji.
What to see
- A Nio-mon gate that also serves as a bell tower.
- Wooden standing statue of Senju Kannon carved in 706.
- This Kannon statue is an Ehime Prefecture cultural property.
When to go
- Principal image unveiled on August 9th.
- Principal image unveiled on the fourth Sunday of October.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
愛媛県松山市立岩米之野459 高縄山山頂 Open in Google Maps
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