Overview
Daiko-ji is a temple of the Shingon Buzan sect in Iga City, Mie Prefecture, with the mountain name Okasan. Its principal image is an Eleven-faced Kannon.
Highlights
- ●A Shingon Buzan-sect temple with the mountain name Okasan
- ●An Eleven-faced Kannon enshrined as the principal image
- ●Quiet temple grounds located within Iga City
- ●The atmosphere of a temple rooted in local faith
History
Little detailed record of the temple's founding or historical background is widely available, but as a Shingon Buzan-sect temple it appears to have long served as a place of local faith in the area.
Access
Located within Iga City, it is a good idea to check locally available information or on-site signage regarding visiting hours before you go, since detailed public information is limited.
Best season
No particular seasonal event is documented for this temple, so a mild season that makes it easy to enjoy the quiet grounds is a reasonable time to visit.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Enter through the gate and take in the calm surroundings
- 2Pay respects before the Eleven-faced Kannon
- 3Note the reading of the mountain name Okasan and its background
- 4Combine the visit with other temples in Iga City
Did you know?
💡 The mountain name "Okasan" is written with the characters normally read "Okayama," and the presence of other Shingon Buzan temples in Iga City points to a broader local network of faith.
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