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Ehime Prefecture

25 temples · 2 shrines

In Ehime Prefecture, start with sacred sites such as Enmyo-ji, Oyamazumi Jinja, and Iwaya-ji, with 7 highlighted cities and wards to start from. Use the listings below to compare temple and shrine clusters, check goshuin details, and plan visits by area.

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Enmyo-ji
Location: Matsuyama, Ehime
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: Goshuin
Enmyoji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, and Temple 53 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. Founded by Gyōki in 729, it was rebuilt in the early 17th century. It preserves the oldest copper name slip on the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
Why you should go
The temple houses the oldest surviving copper name slip on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, discovered in 1924 by an American professor. It's the first documented use of the word 'henro' (pilgrim).
After being destroyed by warfare in the Sengoku period, Enmyo-ji was rebuilt in the early 17th century.
Hidden Christians secretly worshipped here during Japan's 250-year ban on Christianity using a 'Maria Kannon' statue. A lantern placed on top formed a cross for forbidden prayer gatherings.
Address: 1-chome-182 Wakemachi, Matsuyama, Ehime 799-2656, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 89-978-1129
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Oyamazumi Jinja
Location: Imabari, Ehime
Opens at: Opens in 33 min
Goshuin: Goshuin
Ōyamazumi Shrine is a major Shinto shrine on Ōmishima in Imabari, Ehime. Set beside sacred Mt. Washigatou and ancient camphor trees, it is famed for its deep history, warrior patronage, and exceptional collection of armor and swords.
Why you should go
This shrine holds roughly 40% of all armor and swords in Japan designated as National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties. Warriors from the Taira and Minamoto clans donated their weapons here before battle.
Ōyamazumi, the god enshrined here, is considered the elder brother of Amaterasu (the sun goddess) and Susanoo, making this a shrine to one of Japan's most powerful mountain, sea, and war deities.
The shrine sits among ancient camphor trees that are between 2,600 and 3,000 years old, making them some of the oldest living trees in Japan.
Address: 3327 Ōmishimachō Miyaura, Imabari, Ehime 794-1393, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 897-82-0032
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Iwaya-ji
Location: Kumakogen, Ehime
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: Goshuin
Iwayaji is the 45th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, set high in the mountains of Kumakogen, Ehime. Famous for its dramatic gorge, steep approach, and cliffside buildings, it offers a memorable blend of pilgrimage history and rugged natural scenery.
Why you should go
The priest's quarters are built directly into the side of a towering cliff, making Iwaya-ji one of the most architecturally daring temples on the entire 88-temple pilgrimage route.
Iwaya-ji is Temple No. 45 on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.
The temple precinct was designated as National Scenic Beauty, and its Daishi-do hall became a National Important Cultural Property in 2007, recognizing both natural and architectural significance.
Address: 1468 Nanatori, Kumakogen, Kamiukena District, Ehime 791-1511, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 892-57-0417
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Mishima
Location: Shikokuchuo, Ehime
Goshuin: Goshuin
Explore Mishima, a notable shrine in Shikokuchuo, Ehime. Check goshuin availability, visitor details, and nearby sacred places before you go.
Address: 愛媛県四国中央市三島宮川1丁目1番53号
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Senyu-ji
Location: Imabari, Ehime
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: Goshuin
Temple 58 of the Shikoku 88temple pilgrimage, Senyuji belongs to the Koyasan Shingon sect. Situated 261m above sea level on Mt. Sakurei in Imabari, Ehime, it enshrines the Thousandarmed Kannon. Founded by order of Emperor Tenji, it offers panoramic views,...
Why you should go
A monk named Abo Sennin lived here for 40 years building seven temple halls, then in 718 he vanished without a trace. The temple's name comes from this mysterious disappearing hermit.
Senyu-ji is Temple No. 58 on the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage.
Legend says a female dragon emerged from the sea to carve the temple's principal statue of Thousand-armed Kannon, bowing once between every knife stroke.
Address: 483 Ko, Bessho, Tamagawa-cho, Imabari, Ehime 794-0113, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 898-55-2141
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Taisan-ji
Location: Matsuyama, Ehime
Goshuin: Goshuin
Temple No. 52 on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, located in the mountains of Matsuyama. This historic Buddhist temple offers a serene atmosphere for pilgrims and visitors seeking spiritual reflection along the sacred route.
Address: 1730 Taisanjichō, Matsuyama, Ehime 799-2662, JapanWebsite
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Houju-ji
Location: Saijo, Ehime
Goshuin: Goshuin
Houjuji (宝寿寺) is a Buddhist temple. Set within an urban neighborhood, it serves as a local place of Buddhist worship and a useful cultural stop for visitors exploring the area's community temples and everyday religious landscape.
Address: 428 Komatsuchō Shinyashiki, Saijo, Ehime 799-1101Website Phone: +81 898-35-5262
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Daiho-ji
Location: Kumakogen, Ehime
Goshuin: Goshuin
Daihoji (大寶寺) is a Buddhist temple. Set within an urban neighborhood, it serves as a local place of Buddhist worship and a useful cultural stop for visitors exploring the area's community temples and everyday religious landscape.
Address: 2-1173-2 Sugou, 久万高原町 Kumakogen, Kamiukena District, Ehime 791-1205Website Phone: +81 892-21-0044
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