【Japan tourism】shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage [No.4]Kokuganzan Henjyouin dainiti-ji
There are three Dainichiji temples in Shikoku 88 temples.Among them, there are two in Tokushima Prefecture.This area is surrounded by mountains on three sides and is called Kurodani, so it was also called “Kurodani Temple" by the locals.
Dainiti-ji
| Principal image | Dainichi Nyorai |
| Honzon mantra | On abiraunken bazaradadoban |
| Denomination | Toji Shingon Buddhism |
Place
Official site：https://dainichiji-temple.com/
Temple lodging：none
phone：088-672-1225
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Goshuin(red seal)
History
In 815 (6th year of Konin), Kobo Daishi stayed here for a long time to train during his tour of Shikoku.At that time, he felt and realized Dainichi Nyorai, so he bowed three times with one sword and carved a statue of Dainichi Nyorai that was 1.8 inches long. With this as the principal image, the name of the temple was named “Dainichi-ji".
Although it was in decline for a while, in the Edo period, the temple was repaired by the Hachisuka family, the feudal lord of the Tokushima domain, who protected Dainichi Nyorai as its principal object of worship.
In the past, there was a building called “Tsuyado” where Buddhist ceremonies were held all night long, and it is known that generations of chief priests would let sick pilgrims stay overnight and warmly entertain them.
In the corridor that connects the main hall and the Daishido hall, the Kannon statues of the thirty-three temples of Saigoku are enshrined.
It was built around 1790 (Kansei 2nd year) with donations from believers from all over western Japan.Restoration was carried out at the end of the Heisei era.
Highlight
It is located upstream of the Kurotani River, and the grounds are surrounded by mountains on three sides, giving it a quiet atmosphere.
【bell tower gate】Located on the south side of the temple, the temple gate and bell tower are integrated. It has a unique structure with a bell tower with a cylindrical upper part and a square column on the first floor. The roof is tiled with a gabled roof, and the temple crest of Honzan Toji can be seen on the large ridge.
【Chozubachi】In 1822 (Bunsei 5), a chozubachi carved out of the rock of the chozuya was dedicated.
It used to draw spring water, but it is said that it was called “clam water" because the color of the water was cloudy.
It is about 2 km (about 10 minutes by car) to the next 5th bill place “Jizoji"!