Temples
All spots in this category (6)
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Joko-in Temple
A temple in Jokoji-machi, Matsuyama. It sits in a quiet setting surrounded by residential areas on the east side of Dogo Onsen.
Gian-ji Temple
A temple of the Soto sect located in Dogo Himetsuka. It is a temple associated with the Kono clan, said to have been founded by Kono Hikoshiro Yoshiyasu in 1539, and is an unofficial temple (bangai fudasho) of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.
Myosei-ji Temple
A Nichiren sect temple located in Yamada-cho Otsu, Matsuyama City. The mountain name is Jueizan. Within the grounds, there is the grave of Yanagihara Kyokudo, a haiku poet who founded the haiku magazine "Hototogisu".
Hogon-ji Temple
A temple in Dogo said to be the birthplace of Ippen, founder of the Ji sect of Buddhism. The main hall was lost to fire in 2013 but was rebuilt in 2016.
Enman-ji Temple
A temple near Dogo Onsen. It is known for its white-painted Yu-no-Odaizoson, a Jizo statue about 3.67 meters tall said to have been made by the monk Gyoki, and it preserves legends connected to Dogo's hot springs.
Ishite-ji Temple
Ishite-ji Temple is a Shingon Buddhist pilgrimage temple, the 51st temple of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. It is known for its National Treasure, the Niō Gate, and is one of Matsuyama’s oldest temples, located near Dogo Onsen.