Motoyama-ji

The 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

• Main Hall – National Treasure of Japan. It was rebuilt in 1300.
• Sanmon (Niō Gate) – Important Cultural Property. Zen'yō. It was rebuilt in 1147.
• Pagoda – It was rebuilt in 1913.
• Daishidō
• Gomadō
• Chinjudō – Cultural Property of Kagawa prefecture. It was rebuilt in 1547 (Muromachi period).
• Amidadō
• Jūōdō
• Dainichidō
• Ireidō
• Kyakuden
• Bell tower
• Kuri

See also

• National Treasures of Japan
• List of National Treasures of Japan (temples)

Gallery

<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 </Gallery>

External links

• https://web.archive.org/web/20110718212324/http://www.city.mitoyo.lg.jp/forms/info/info.aspx?info_id=457
• 70番札所 本山寺 (Japanese)
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