【Japan tourism】 Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage trip [No.73] Gahaizan Gumonjiin Syussyakaji

2023年4月8日2023年11月21日

Syussyakaji is built on the legendary site where Kobo Daishi was inspired to enter Buddhism. Because it is located on a hill, you can enjoy a superb view from the precincts, and the Daishi statue standing on the approach overlooks the cityscape of Setouchi.

Syussyakaji

Principal image	Syaka Nyorai
Honzon mantra	Noumaku sanmanda badanan baku
Denomination	Shingon Buddhisum Omuro sect

Place

Temple lodging： none

Phone：0877-63-0073

FAX：0877-62-2319

〒765-0061　1091 Yoshiwaracho, Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture

Gosyuin(red atamp)

History

It is a temple that is closely related to the legend of Kobo Daishi’s “Sutemigadake".

Kobo Daishi, who was called “Mao", decided at the age of seven that he wanted to enter the Buddhist priesthood and save many people. He climbed Mt. Gahaishi, which was called Mt. Washinoyama at that time, and said, “If my wish comes true, Shaka Nyorai, reveal yourself. If not, I will offer this body to the Buddhas." Then he threw himself off the cliff. Then, a purple cloud appeared, and Shaka Nyorai and a celestial maiden in a feathered robe appeared and hugged Kobo Daishi.

Kobo Daishi realized that his life would be saved and his wish would come true. After growing into a young man, he carved the principal image on the summit of Mt. Gahaishi. Then he built a temple and founded the Shusshakaji.

This place used to be a bill place called “Sutemigagoku Zenjo”, but now it is Okunoin and is located about 50 minutes up a steep slope from the precincts. Furthermore, the place where Kobo Daishi threw himself when he was 7 years old is located about 50m above here. It is a kusari zenjo, and a stone goma altar is built on the cliff, and a statue of Chigo Daishi is enshrined.

In addition, Kobo Daishi practiced the Gumonjiho," in which he recited the mantra of Kokuzo Bosatsu a million times, so the nameGumonji-in" was attached. It is said that there are benefits for academic achievement and forgetfulness, and it is said that a wonderful memory can be obtained.

Highlight

【Daishido】The Daishido hall has a dignified and stately appearance. It is rare that the Daishido is larger than the main hall.

【Sutemigatake Yohaisho】It is built within the precincts, and it is said that if you pray here, you will receive the same amount of benefits without climbing to the top.