Shokakuin Temple (Mountain Temple)

Shingon sect Daiyama, which stands on the summit of the central part of the main island. It is a formal temple that is said to have been founded by Emperor Shōmu's Imperial Court during the Kamikame years (724-729). It is also the birthplace of one of the high priests who was born by Sanuki, and who also served as a millionaire in Kyoto and Tōji during the Heian period. It is known for its collection of many temple treasures, and the statue of the main temple of the main temple, which is opened every 33 years (the next time is 2034), as well as the statue of the Fudomyo and the statue of Bishomenten are important cultural treasures. Please contact me in advance for the temple treasure (fee: Shino). Every year, during the summer festival on the third Sunday of July, training on the fire of Yukamo and Arashi is held.









