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Iwaya-ji
〒791-1511 愛媛県上浮穴郡久万高原町七鳥１４６８
Known by the mountain name Kaiganzan, this is a temple of the Shingon-ryūzan school and the 45th station of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. It is renowned as a mountainous sacred site, characterized by a landscape reminiscent of an immortal realm, where the main hall is embedded into the mid-slope of a giant rock.
History
The temple's origins are traditionally traced to 815 CE (Kōnin 6), when Kōbō Daishi (Kūkai) entered the mountains searching for a sacred site and was gifted the mountain by the Dharma Flower Immortal, a figure possessing supernatural powers. Kūkai carved an image of Fudō Myō-ō (Acala, the Immovable Wisdom King) and designated the entire mountain as the principal object of veneration. During the Kamakura period, the monk Ippen is known to have resided here for meditation. In 1898 CE (Meiji 31), a fire destroyed many of the buildings, but they were subsequently rebuilt in stages.
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What visitors say
Visitors walk along a mountain path from the parking lot, ascending stairs and slopes to reach the main hall. The temple grounds feature rocky cliffs and the site of the Dharma Flower Immortal Hall, where climbing a ladder offers breathtaking views. The temple is highly rated for its beautiful snowy and autumn foliage scenery, solemn atmosphere, and the rich natural landscape of the surrounding area.
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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