Shidoji Temple
3.8 (770)
1102 Shido, Sanuki, Kagawa 769-2101, Japan
Botaraku-san Shido-ji Temple is the 86th temple of the Shikoku 88-temple Pilgrimage. It is the oldest of the 88 temples, having been founded in 625. The statue of the bodhisattva Kannon with eleven faces, flanked by guardian attendants Fudo Myo-o (Acala) and Bishamonten (Vaisravana), which was donated to the Temple by Matsudaira Yorishige, the lord of the Sanuki domain, the statues of the Nioh Guardians which were carved by Unkei, the Hon-do (Main Hall) and the Nioh Gate are all designated Important Cultural Properties. There is no admission charge for entry to the Kyokusui-shiki Garden, a garden constructed in the Muromachi period which resembles a traditional landscape painting and which is located in a corner of the Temple precincts, or to the Muzen-tei Garden, a Zen-style dry landscape garden.
Duration: 00h45min
outdoor
free
daytime
traditional
temples
Opening hours
Mondays: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesdays: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesdays: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursdays: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fridays: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturdays: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sundays: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
review(s)
Roger Aba 12 months ago
I stopped by here a couple weeks ago. It is part of the Shikoku 88. There were reviews saying the place looks over ran with foliage, which is true, but it looks like there is construction going on, which is really cool!
Bear Melon a year ago
temple in the forest maze. 5 tiers tower is nice
Kay Maeda 2 years ago
A historically popular Buddhist temple. Not particularly well-maintained. Unless u r covering all 88 temples in Shikoku Island, this temple probably feels "one of many".
Clayman 89 4 years ago
This temple is more like a huge construction site that no one really seems to take care of.
Gabe Hartman 7 years ago
One of the most peaceful temples I have been to in Japan. I recommend going on a sunny Fall day and enjoy the fragrant trees that bloom during that season. The smell is intoxicating and one you will never forget. This temple complex is medium sized and there are many photo oportunities within it's walls. There are a number of other attractions near by so you can make an afternoon of exploring. If coming ot Sanuki I highly reccomend this location.