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Enkō-ji
日本、〒788-0782 高知県宿毛市平田町中山３９０
A temple of the Chizan sect of Shingon Buddhism, Enkō-ji is the 39th station of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. It is also known as Akakameyama (Red Turtle Mountain) and Terayama-in. The principal image is Yakushi Nyorai (Medicine Buddha).
History
In 724 CE (Shōtoku 1), by imperial decree of Emperor Shōmu, the monk Gōki carved an image of Yakushi Nyorai to serve as the principal deity and established the main hall along with twelve subsidiary halls. Later, Kūkai visited the temple, revitalized it, and enshrined the bodhisattvas Nnikkō (Light of the Sun) and Gekkō (Light of the Moon). In 911 CE (Engi 11), the temple adopted its current mountain and temple names, inspired by a legend of a red turtle that returned from the Dragon Palace carrying a bronze Buddhist bell on its back.
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What visitors say
The parking lot is spacious and easy to use, and the temple is located slightly off the national highway. The grounds feature a stone statue of a turtle, a well for washing eyes, and the Terayama Ibuki, a natural monument. The area is meticulously maintained and adorned with fresh flowers. Highlights include the Buddhist bell said to have been brought back from the Dragon Palace and fortune slips shaped like turtles.
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 8:00 – 17:00
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