Buddhist temple
Shiromine-ji
白峯寺（しろみねじ）
Sakaide, Kagawa Prefecture
A temple of the Shingon-shū Omuro school halfway up Shiromine on Goshikidai, and the 81st temple of the Shikoku pilgrimage. Its principal image, Senju Kanzeon Bosatsu, has been familiar to people as the Migawari Kannon (the Kannon who stands in for others).
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal object of worship: Senju Kanzeon Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to the temple's guide, it is said to have been opened about 1,200 years ago by Kōbō Daishi and Chishō Daishi. When Emperor Sutoku, who had moved to Sanuki after the Hōgen Disturbance, died, he was cremated here in accordance with his will and his imperial tomb was built, and the Tonshōji-den was built as a mausoleum to pray for his repose.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 白峯寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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