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The inner sanctuary of Deshakaji Temple and Mount Gahaishi Sekimigadake

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The Okunoin Temple of Deshikaji Temple is a temple associated with the 88 Sacred Temples of Shikoku in Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture, and is known as the place where Kobo Daishi (Kukai) practiced asceticism. It is a sacred place at the end of a steep mountain path, and is worshipped as a holy place of asceticism.
Located in the mountains at an altitude of about 400m, this is the place where Kobo Daishi (Kukai) practiced asceticism at the age of 7, and there is a legend that he threw himself off a cliff while chanting "Save me." At that time, Shaka Nyorai is said to have appeared and saved the Daishi. In honor of this legend, this place is also called "Sutemi-ga-take."

It takes about 30 minutes to climb a steep mountain path, but the view from the top is amazing, with the townscape of Zentsuji City spreading out below.

In the inner sanctuary, there are stone Buddha statues and small shrines, and worshippers can be seen quietly praying. As a place of asceticism associated with Kobo Daishi, it is a popular spot not only with pilgrims and monks, but also with ordinary climbers and tourists.
    Category
    善通寺｜landscape｜寺
    Adress
    香川県善通寺市吉原町９７９
    Official Website
    https://shusshakaji.com/

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