愛媛県宇和島市にある四国八十八箇所霊場第42番札所。807年、弘法大師が牛の背に乗りながら楠の木に光り輝く宝珠を発見し創建。本尊は大日如来で、牛馬や家畜の守護寺として知られる。
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- When Kobo Daishi returned from China in 807, he threw a sacred jewel eastward to find the perfect temple site. Years later, he discovered it glowing in a camphor tree here, guided by an old man with an ox.
- 佛木寺は愛媛県宇和島市にある四国八十八箇所霊場の第42番札所です。
- Farmers bring miniature sandals and ceramic figures of their cows and horses to the Kachikudo hall, praying for livestock safety. In recent years, pet owners and even fighting bull breeders come to pray here.


















