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Tennoji (Tenno Temple)
日本、〒762-0021 香川県坂出市西庄町天皇1713ー2
A Shingon Buddhism temple of the Myorinji-ha sect located in Sakai City, Kagawa Prefecture. The mountain name is Kinkeizan (Golden Flower Mountain), and the temple name is Takaku-in. It holds historical significance as the place of confinement for Emperor Sutoku and is also the 79th station of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.
History
During the Tenpyo era, the monk Giki founded a hall on Kinzan (Gold Mountain). Later, Kukai (Daimonju) revived the site and named it Maniju-in Myojosei-ji. It is the place where Emperor Sutoku was confined. A mausoleum was built to pacify his spirit, which led to the temple being known as Tennoji (Emperor Temple). It was closed as a temple during the early Meiji era due to the Separation of Shinto and Buddhism edict, but it is now recognized as the 79th station of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.
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What visitors say
This is a sacred site on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, with the main hall located beyond the torii gate of Hakumine-gu. The temple grounds are situated on a high ground, but the terrain is relatively flat with minimal elevation changes, making it easy to visit. The parking lot is near the main gate, but the road is narrow, so it is smoothest to follow the guide signs. The scripture submission office (Nakyo-sho) is located at the back of the parking lot, in a somewhat hard-to-find spot.
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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