Despite being a major pilgrimage site, the former Yamamoto area had no train stations. Pilgrims had to travel through neighboring Toyonaka or Saita to reach the temple by rail.

Daikoji is Temple No. 67 on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, marking a spiritual milestone for pilgrims as they journey through western Kagawa's countryside.

Daiko-ji est le temple n° 67 du pèlerinage de Shikoku qui compte 88 temples.

The temple sits in what was once Yamamoto Town, which ceased to exist in 2006 when it merged with six other towns to form the new city of Mitoyo.