【Japan tourism】 Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage trip [No.58] Sareizan Senkouin Senyuuji
Senyu-ji Temple is built near the summit of Mt. Sareizan (approximately 350 meters above sea level) with a great view, and is affectionately known as “Osare-san" by the locals. As the name suggests, there is a hermit legend.
Senyuuji
| Principal image | Thousand-handed Kannon Bodhisattva |
| Honzon mantra | On bazaratarama kiriku |
| Denomination | Kouyasan Shingon Buddhism |
Place
Temple lodging：Be(50 people・Reservation required)
Phone：0898-55-2141
〒794-0113
483 Bessho Ko, Tamagawa-cho, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture
Gosyuin(red stamp)
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History
It is said to have originated when Morioki Ochi, the governor of Iyo Province at the time, built a hall near the summit of Mt. Sakurei at the request of Emperor Tenji. It is said that the statue of Thousand Armed Kannon Bodhisattva, the principal image of Buddha, was carved for the emperor by a dragon woman who came up from the sea.
It is said that a monk named Abō Sennin once shut himself up in the temple for 40 years, and after refurbishing the monastery, he suddenly disappeared in 718 (Yoro 2). The name of the temple is derived from this Abo hermit.
Kobo Daishi dug a well to relieve people suffering from illness when he practiced in this area when the Shikoku Sacred Site was opened, and restored and revived the Shichido Garan, which had been in ruins. This well still exists today, and is said to have saved many people from various illnesses.
During the Edo period, it was in ruins with only the main hall and 12 shrines, but in the early Meiji period, Yuren Shonin became the owner of the mountain and worked with many followers to restore it to the present day.
Highlight
【Okaji no Ido】 This well, which remains on the side of the old approach to the shrine, is said to have saved many sick people, and is still worshiped today.
【five-ringed pagoda】 Five-ring pagoda associated with Emperor Tenji. A memorial service is held for Yuren Shonin.
It is about 8 km(about 30 minutes by car) to the next 59th bill place “Kokubunji"!