Daikō-ji

Daikō-ji
Religion
AffiliationShingon
DeityYakushi Nyorai
Location
LocationMitoyo
CountryJapan
Geographic coordinates34°06′08″N 133°43′09″E / 34.10218°N 133.71916°E / 34.10218; 133.71916
Architecture
Completed742

Daikō-ji (大興寺) is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Japan. It is the 67th site of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.[1]

History

The history starts in 742 when Daikō-ji was built. In 792, Kūkai visited the temple. In 822 the temple was rebuilt under Emperor Saga.[1]

The temple used to be also a Tenai and Shingon Buddhist temple. The statue of Acala at the temple is built using the Tendai style.[2][1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Temple 67, Daikōji". Shikoku Tourism. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  2. ^ "Temple 67, Daikōji". Shikoku Tours. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
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