Kumadani-ji (Awa)
| Kumadani-ji 熊谷寺 | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shingon |
| Deity | Senjū Kannon |
| Location | |
| Location | Awa-shi, Tokushima-ken |
| Country | Japan |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Kūkai |
| Completed | early 9th century |
Kumadani-ji (熊谷寺) is a Kōya-san Shingon temple in Awa, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Temple 8 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, the main image is of Senjū Kannon. The temple is said to have been founded by Kōbō Daishi.[1][2] The Hondō was destroyed by fire in 1928 and has been rebuilt.[3] The Daishidō, tahōtō, chūmon, and shōrō have all been designated Prefectural Cultural Properties.[4]
See also[edit]
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References[edit]
- ^ Miyata, Taisen (2006). The 88 Temples of Shikoku Island, Japan. Koyasan Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles. p. 51.
- ^ Miyazaki, Tateki (2004). Shikoku henro hitori aruki dōgyō-ninin. Matsuyama. p. 44.
- ^ "Kumadaniji". Awa City. Archived from the original on 25 May 2010. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ^ "Tokushima bunkazai". Tokushima Prefecture. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
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