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Sakaide, Kagawa Prefecture
At a Glance
Shiromine-ji's principal deity is Senju Kannon, the Thousand-Armed Kannon Bosatsu.
The temple is protected by Sagami-bō, one of Japan's Eight Great Tengu, a kind-hearted supernatural being who legend says once helped a temple attendant fly through the air to fetch tofu for unexpected guests.
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The divine spirits venerated at this sacred place
What this place is believed to grant
Fascinating facts about this place
Shiromine-ji's principal deity is Senju Kannon, the Thousand-Armed Kannon Bosatsu.
The temple is protected by Sagami-bō, one of Japan's Eight Great Tengu, a kind-hearted supernatural being who legend says once helped a temple attendant fly through the air to fetch tofu for unexpected guests.
The Choku額門 gate and Tonshōji Hall uniquely enshrine emperor, deity, and Buddha together in one structure, a format found nowhere else in Japan.
This temple houses the only imperial mausoleum in all of Shikoku, where Emperor Sutoku was buried after dying in exile following his defeat in the Hōgen Rebellion of 1156.
Seasonal celebrations and special occasions
Shushō-e (New Year's Service)
New Year's service held at the temple.
New Year's Great Goma Fire Ritual
New Year's Great Goma fire ritual for good fortune.
Monthly Goma Prayer and Memorial Service
Monthly goma prayer and memorial service, except in January and April.
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