| Daikō-ji | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shingon |
| Deity | Yakushi Nyorai |
| Location | |
| Location | Mitoyo |
| Country | Japan |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 742 |
Daikō-ji (大興寺) is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Japan. It is the 67th site of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. [1]
History
The history starts in 742 when Daikō-ji was built. In 792, Kūkai visited the temple. In 822 the temple was rebuilt under Emperor Saga. [1]
The temple used to be also a Tenai and Shingon Buddhist temple. The statue of Acala at the temple is built using the Tendai style. [2] [1]
References
- ^ a b c "Temple 67, Daikōji". Shikoku Tourism. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ "Temple 67, Daikōji". Shikoku Tours. Retrieved June 29, 2024.