Motoyama-ji

{{Short description|Temple of the Kōyasan Shingon-Shū Sect}}

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{{Infobox religious building

| name = Shippōzan Motoyama-ji

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| image = MotoyamaJi,Kagawa-01.jpg

| image_size = 300px

| alt =

| caption = Bronze statue of Kūkai in front of Mail Hall

| map_type = Japan Kagawa Prefecture#Japan

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| map_alt = Motoyama-ji is located in southern Japan.

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| location = Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture

| coordinates = {{coord|34|8|22.8|N|133|41|38.6|E|region:JP-37_type:landmark_source:kolossus-jawiki|display=inline,title}}

| religious_affiliation = Buddhism

| rite = Kōyasan Shingon

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| country = Japan

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| founded_by = Kūkai

|established=807| year_completed = 1913 (Reconstruction)

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The {{nihongo|Shippōzan Motoyama-ji|七宝山 本山寺|lead=yes}} is a Shingon Buddhist temple of the Kōyasan sect in Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It was established by Emperor Heizei's order in 807. Hayagriva is a principal image. The temple has undergone several reconstruction efforts since its founding, including the rebuilding of its Main Hall (which is a National Treasure of Japan) in 1300.

Motoyama-ji is temple No.70 in the Shikoku Pilgrimage.

Building list

See also

Gallery

File:MotoyamaJi,Kagawa-Hondou.jpg|Main Hall

File:MotoyamaJi,Kagawa-Nioumon.jpg|Sanmon (Nio Gate)

File:MotoyamaJi,Kagawa-Gojyunotou.jpg|Pagoda

File:MotoyamaJi,Kagawa-Taishidou.jpg|Daishidō

File:Motoyamaji 06.JPG|Jūōdō

File:Motoyamaji-Chinjyudou.jpg|Chinjudō

File:Motoyamaji 07.JPG|Amidadō