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Yokomine-ji Temple

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A historic mountaintop temple, part of the Shikoku 88 pilgrimage, offering scenic views.

Yokomine-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Shingon-shu Omuro-ha temple.
  • Founded in 651 by En no Gyoja.
  • The 60th of the Shikoku 88 Sacred Places.
  • A western worship place for Mt. Ishizuchi.

What to see

  • The principal image is Dainichi Nyorai.
  • A wooden seated statue of Dainichi Nyorai.
  • Starry Forest is a nationally designated scenic spot.
  • Located at an altitude of approximately 751 meters.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

愛媛県西条市小松町石鎚甲2253 Open in Google Maps

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