Motoyama-ji

Shippōzan Motoyama-ji
Bronze statue of Kūkai in front of Mail Hall
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Denomination Kōyasan Shingon-shū
Founded 807
Founder(s) Kūkai
Address 1445, Motoyama-kō, Toyonaka-chō, Mitoyo, Kagawa 651-2108
Country Japan
Portal:Buddhism

The Shippōzan Motoyama-ji (七宝山 本山寺?) is a temple of the Kōyasan Shingon-shū sect in Mitoyo, Kagawa, Japan. It was established by Emperor Heizei's instruction in 807. Hayagriva is a principal image now.

Motoyama-ji's Main Hall completed in 1300 is a National Treasure of Japan.

Motoyama-ji is temple No.70 in the Shikoku Pilgrimage.

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