Tennō-ji Temple
天皇寺
The 79th Shikoku pilgrimage temple, Tennō-ji Temple holds historical significance with imperial connections.
What it is
- A Shingon-shu Omuro-ha temple.
- The 79th temple of the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage.
- Its mountain name is Kinkazan.
- Formerly called Manishuin Myojojuji.
What to see
- The principal image is the Eleven-faced Kannon.
- Temple grounds are adjacent to Shiramine-gu Shrine.
- Kukai carved three statues from a sacred tree.
- Emperor Sutoku was confined here for about six years.
Getting there
- 0.4 km from Yasoba Station.
- A parking lot is available.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
香川県坂出市西庄町八十場1713番地2 Open in Google Maps
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