1808 Yashima Higashimachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture
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Yashima Temple, the 84th temple on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, is located atop Yashima mountain in Takamatsu, Kagawa. The temple's vermilion-lacquered main hall, rebuilt in the Edo period, houses the revered Senju Kannon Bosatsu (Thousand-Armed Kannon), a designated Important Cultural Property. Visitors can explore the temple grounds, admire the historic architecture including the bell tower and main hall, and enjoy panoramic views from the mountain. Don't miss the adjacent Minoyama Daimyojin shrine, dedicated to the legendary Yashima no Hage Tanuki. Accessible by bus from Kotoden Yashima Station, or a scenic 40-minute walk, Yashima Temple offers a serene and culturally rich experience.