1445 Motoyama Ko, Toyonaka-cho, Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Motoyama-ji Temple Main Hall, a designated National Treasure, is located in Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture, and is easily accessible via a 15-minute walk from Motoyama Station. This historic temple, the 70th temple on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, features a main hall constructed in the Kamakura style around 1300. Visitors can explore the temple grounds, which include the Niomon Gate (an Important Cultural Property) and a beautiful five-story pagoda (currently under renovation). The temple is known for its serene atmosphere and unique statue of Bato Kannon, the horse-headed Kannon, with horse statues on the grounds. Ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful cultural experience, the temple offers free admission and ample parking.
Cultural Property: National Treasure, Architecture Period 1: Kamakura Period