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Ishiteji Temple (石手寺) located in Matsuyama City, Shikoku, is a popular destination for pilgrims who visit the many Buddhist temples located on this island. Ishiteji Temple is number 51 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage Map and the most famous temple in Matsuyama.
According to legend, an aristocrat held onto a stone very tightly on deathbed seeking the priest Kobo Daishi. Though he was unable to receive a visit from priest Kobo Daishi, when the aristocrat was reincarnated, the stone was in his infantile hand. Thus the name Ishiteji (ishi=stone; te=hand; ji=temple) was also born.
Ishiteji temple is a very unique and special temple. From the statue of Kobo Daishi, an important figure in Japanese Buddhism, standing above the temple, to the Niomon Gate, a designated National Treasure, there are many cultural sites within the temple. The temple’s main hall and three-storied pagoda are also designated Important Cultural Properties. In addition, there is an inner temple which is connected to the main grounds by a cave.
Visitors will see the typical Kamakura Period architectural style within the structures in Ishiteji Temple. Though this temple has various statues and historical objects, statues and religious objects are periodically added to its collection. Visitors are able to see some of the temple’s most important artifacts in the treasure house.
Treasure House
Hours: 8:00 to 17:00
Closed: Opened All Year Round
Admission: 200 yen
Behind the main hall, visitors can walk through a dimly lit 200 meter long cave. Within the cave, visitors will find many Buddhist statures, carvings and drawing. After passing through the cave, visitors need to cross the street to the inner temple grounds. Here there is a large, golden-dome hall. Visitors will find the inner grounds to have a different atmosphere than the main grounds. There are various statues, carving and drawing here as well. There are scenes of the historical Buddha Shaka just before he has gained enlightened.
Ishiteji Temple Grounds
Hours: Always open
Closed: Opened All Year Round
Admission: Free
Access Information
1. From JR Matsuyama Station, take tram line 5 to Dogo Onsen Tram Stop (journey is about 20 minutes with a fare of 160 yen).
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From Matsuyama-shi Station, take tram line 3 to Dogo Onsen Tram Stop (journey is about 15 minutes with a fare of 160 yen).
2. From Dogo Onsen Tram Stop, a 5 minutes bus ride. There are many departures to Ishiteji Temple from Dogo Onsen and the fare is 160 yen.
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A 15 to 20 minute walk from Dogo Onsen to Ishiteji Temple.
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