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Buddhist temple in Japan
Yakuri-ji
Religion
DeitySho Kanjizai Bosatsu
Location
LocationTakamatsu
CountryJapan
Geographic coordinates34°21′36″N 134°08′23″E / 34.35994°N 134.13985°E / 34.35994; 134.13985
Architecture
FounderKūkai
Completed829

Yakuri-ji (八栗寺) is a Buddhist temple in Japan. It is the 85th site of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.

History

The temple was founded by Kūkai in 829, Yakuri-ji was completely destroyed during the invasion of Shikoku, but the main hall was rebuilt in the 1590s.

References

  1. "Temple 85, Yakuriji". Shikoku Tourism. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  2. "Temple 85, Yakuriji". Shikoku Tours. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  3. "Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage 85th Sacred Spot, Yakuriji Temple". Experience Takamatsu. Retrieved July 4, 2024.


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