Jan 20, 2014 - 1 min read

Dainichiji - Konan City

Temple #28 of the Ohenro 88 temple pilgrimage

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Stone figure detail

Stone figure detail

A unique but efficient water spout on this purification fountain

A unique but efficient water spout on this purification fountain

Bell tower

Main Hall

Stone statues for the protection of children

Stone statues for the protection of children

Autumn infuses some color into the temple grounds

Autumn infuses some color into the temple grounds

Looking down the stairs towards the Main Gate

Looking down the stairs towards the Main Gate

Stone figure detail

A unique but efficient water spout on this purification fountain

Stone statues for the protection of children

Autumn infuses some color into the temple grounds

Looking down the stairs towards the Main Gate

Temple twenty eight in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known the Great Sun Temple. The main deity, Dainichi Nyorai, is said to have been carved by Kobo Daishi from a camphor tree using only his fingernails. As a result, it’s called “Fingernail Yakushi” and is believed to cure illnesses of the head and upper part of the body. The carving of Dainichi Nyorai and the supporting image of Sho Kannon are considered Japanese National Treasures. To get there, catch a Gomen-Nahari line train from Kochi station and get off at Noichi station. From there it’s about a 25 minute walk.

Shikoku Pilgrimage

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