Dainichi-ji (Tokushima)

Dainichi-ji
大日寺
Religion
AffiliationShingon Buddhism Daikakuji[1]
DeityJuichimen Kannon
Location
LocationTokushima, Tokushima
CountryJapan
Interactive map of Dainichi-ji
Coordinates34°2′17.22″N 134°27′45.66″E / 34.0381167°N 134.4626833°E / 34.0381167; 134.4626833 (Dainichi-ji)
Architecture
FounderKukai
Completed815

Dainichi-ji (大日寺) is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Tokushima. It is the 13th temple in the Shikoku Pilgrimage.[2][3]

History

The temple was said to be founded by Kukai, when Dainichi-nyorai appeared to him in a dream. In the Tenshō era, all the buildings were burnt down by Chosokabe Motochika. During the Meiji era, due to the state policy of shinbutsu bunri, Ichinomiya Shrine and the temple were split. The name of the temple reverted to the original name, Dainichi-ji.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Oogurizan Kezouin Dainichiji – Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage". Retrieved September 20, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Temple 13, Dainichiji｜What to See & Do｜Tourism SHIKOKU". Shikoku Tourism. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
  3. ^ "Dainichiji – Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Shikoku • Henro". Henro.org. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
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