The eighty-third temple is Ichinomiya-ji (一宮寺), which enshrines a Shō Kannon and once served the first shrine of Sanuki.
It lies about 13.6 km from the eighty-fourth temple, in the city of Takamatsu.
The gate of Ichinomiya-ji, set in the town, looks small but resembles the gate of an old Japanese house.
Its homely scale gives the temple an approachable, familiar feel.
This is the main hall, where Shō Kannon is enshrined.
The image is said to have been carved by Kōbō Daishi himself.
This is the Daishi-dō. Reciting the Heart Sutra here, I prayed for the safety of my family and for peace in the world.
For centuries this temple was bound to the neighbouring shrine of the province’s first deity.
NFT – Crypto Ohenro #06 Goshuin of Ichinomiya-ji（一宮寺） –
This is the goshuin of the eighty-third temple, Ichinomiya-ji, a quiet seal from this old shrine temple.
Eighty-two temples still remained on my journey, the city of Takamatsu close at hand.
The distance to the next temple was about 11.9 km, a fair walk toward the coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the honzon (principal image) of Ichinomiya-ji (Temple 83)?
The honzon (principal image) of Ichinomiya-ji（一宮寺）, Temple 83 of the Shikoku 88 pilgrimage, is Shō Kanzeon Bosatsu（聖観世音菩薩）. It is enshrined in the temple's main hall (hondō), where pilgrims offer incense, recite the Heart Sutra, and receive the temple's goshuin (hand-brushed seal).
Where is Ichinomiya-ji located?
Ichinomiya-ji stands in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, in the old province of Sanuki, on the island of Shikoku, Japan. It is the eighty-third of the eighty-eight temples of the Shikoku Henro, the circular Buddhist pilgrimage walked in the path of Kōbō Daishi (Kūkai).
Which Buddhist sect does Ichinomiya-ji belong to?
Ichinomiya-ji belongs to the Shingon Buddhism (Omuro school). Its mountain name (sangō), the traditional honorific title by which the temple is also known, is Shingōzan Daihō-in（神毫山 大宝院）.
When was Ichinomiya-ji founded?
Ichinomiya-ji was restored by Gyōki; the image carved by Kōbō Daishi (Kūkai). Its history is closely tied to the early growth of the Shikoku pilgrimage.
Which temple comes after Ichinomiya-ji, and how far is it?
The next temple on the route is Temple 84, Yashima-ji (about 13.6 km). Walking in numerical order, pilgrims continue from Ichinomiya-ji to keep visiting each of the 88 temples and collecting their goshuin.
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