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Taisan-ji (Matsuyama)

Coordinates: 33°53′6.3″N 132°42′53.8″E / 33.885083°N 132.714944°E / 33.885083; 132.714944
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Taisan-ji Hondō (Kamakura period), a National Treasure

Taisan-ji (太山寺) is a Shingon temple in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is Temple 52 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, and Temple 3 on the Thirteen Buddhist Sites of Iyo.[1] The Hondō is a National Treasure.

History

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Taisan-ji is said to have been founded by a wealthy merchant from Kyushu in the sixth century, after he had been saved from a shipwreck by Jūichimen Kannon. The temple enjoyed imperial patronage from the time of Emperor Shōmu.[2]

Buildings

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Treasures

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "伊予十三佛霊場会 霊場寺院のご案内". iyo13.web.fc2.com. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
  2. ^ Miyata, Taisen (2006). The 88 Temples of Shikoku Island, Japan. Koyasan Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles. p. 104.
  3. ^ "Taisanji Hondō". Matsuyama City. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  4. ^ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  5. ^ "Taisanji Hondō" (PDF). Ehime Prefecture. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  6. ^ "Taisanji Niōmon". Matsuyama City. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  7. ^ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  8. ^ "Taisanji Niōmon" (PDF). Ehime Prefecture. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  9. ^ "Taisanji Jūichimen Kannon". Matsuyama City. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  10. ^ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  11. ^ "Taisanji Jūichimen Kannon" (PDF). Ehime Prefecture. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  12. ^ "Taisanji Jūichimen Kannon". Matsuyama City. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
  13. ^ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 20 April 2011.

33°53′6.3″N 132°42′53.8″E / 33.885083°N 132.714944°E / 33.885083; 132.714944