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Yakuri-ji

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Yakuri-ji
Religion
DeitySho Kanjizai Bosatsu
Location
LocationTakamatsu
CountryJapan
Architecture
FounderKūkai
Completed829

Yakuri-ji (八栗寺) is a Buddhist temple in Japan. It is the 85th site of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.[1]

History[edit]

The temple was founded by Kūkai in 829, Yakuri-ji was completely destroyed during the invasion of Shikoku, but the main hall was rebuilt in the 1590s.[2][3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Temple 85, Yakuriji". Shikoku Tourism. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "Temple 85, Yakuriji". Shikoku Tours. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  3. ^ "Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage 85th Sacred Spot, Yakuriji Temple". Experience Takamatsu. Retrieved July 4, 2024.