Buddhist temple
Yakuri-ji
八栗寺（やくりじ）
Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture
A temple of the Shingon Daikakuji school halfway up Mt. Goken in Mure-chō, Takamatsu, and the 85th temple of the Shikoku pilgrimage. Its principal image is Shō Kanjizai Bosatsu, and it is also known for its Shōten Hall, where Kangiten is enshrined.
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 image: Shō Kanjizai Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it is said to have been founded by Kōbō Daishi in Tenchō 6 (829), and the name Gokenzan is said to come from his burying in the mountain five swords that fell from the heavens during his practice. After losing its buildings to warfare in the Tenshō era it was rebuilt, and in the Edo period Matsudaira Yorishige, lord of the Takamatsu domain, rebuilt the main hall and installed Shō Kanjizai Bosatsu as the principal image, and it became the domain's prayer temple.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
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)
- 八栗寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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