Ichinomiya-ji

What makes this place special?

At a Glance

Ichinomiyaji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Takamatsu, Kagawa, and the 83rd stop on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Linked with Tamura Shrine, it is known for its long history, the Shō Kannon principal image, and the famed “Hell’s Cauldron” legend.

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Why you should go

1

Ichinomiya-ji is in Takamatsu, Kagawa, and is closely linked with neighboring Tamura Shrine.

2

The temple houses a mysterious "Hell's Cauldron" where legend says a mean-spirited woman once stuck her head inside and couldn't remove it until she repented for all her wrongdoings.