#05 （84th Temple）

Yashima-ji
屋島寺

cryptoohenro #84 Yashima-ji
  • Title: Yashima-ji（屋島寺）
  • Temple No: 84
  • Principal Image: Jūichimen-Senju Kanzeon（十一面千手観世音菩薩）
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  • Additional Information: 

    This temple was founded in 754 by the famous Chinese monk Chin'en-chen (Ganjin) who came from Yoshu in China (Readicker-Henderson points out that there is another competing legend which states that it was founded by Kōbō Daishi in 815). It remained a Ritsu (Vinaya) temple until Kōbō Daishi converted it to a Shingon temple. The hondō and honzon are both of the Kamakura Period and designated as Important Cultural Properties. The Senju Kannon was carved by Kōbō Daishi.

    The temple is near the site of the Battle of Gempei where the Genji and the Heike fought at the end of the 12th century. It was originally founded on the northern part of the island and then moved to the southern part by Kōbō Daishi, hence the temple's title of Nanmen-zan (The mountain that faces to the south).

    Of interest are the snow garden at the temple, the old battle site, and a museum containing relics from that battle. The temple's belfry is also from the Kamakura Period.

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ABOUT STORY

The 84th temple is Yashima-ji（屋島寺）.

The distance from the previous temple (85th temple) is 5.4 kilometers.

The entrance of Yashima-ji. Its characteristic feature is the red-painted gate.

Once you pass through the gate, you’ll see a spacious temple grounds. The atmosphere is serene and soothing.

As you proceed further, another gate appears. This one has an old-fashioned, traditional design.

 

This is the main hall of Yashima-ji, where Jūichimen-Senju Kanzeon (Eleven-faced Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara) is enshrined.

It gives me a sense of resemblance to Chinese temples.

 

Next is the Daishi-do hall (hall with an enshrined statue of Kobo Daishi). 

Recite the Heart Sutra here and pray for the safety of your family and world peace.

 

There is also a slightly unusual torii gate. The figures on the left and right resemble foxes or raccoon dogs.

 

Yashima-ji is located at an elevation of 292 meters, so it can be challenging to walk.

For those finding it difficult, there is an option to take a bus.

 

NFT – Crypto Ohenro #05 Goshuin of Yashima-ji（屋島寺） –

The Goshuin seal of Yashima-ji, the 84th temple.

It appears somewhat rough with its scribbled style. There are still 83 more temples to visit.

The distance to the next temple is 13.6 kilometers.

 

cryptoohenro #05 Yashima-ji


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