Daikoji Temple

Japanese name： 大興寺

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Main Image Wooden Kongo Rikishi Guardians (Agyo and Ungyo) Category Tenbu (Deva)

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PowerDignityTense Presence

Description

At the guardian gate of Daikoji, Temple No. 67 on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, stand a pair of imposing wooden Kongo Rikishi statues, each 3.14 m tall. They are among the largest Nio guardians along the entire pilgrimage. Made of joined Japanese cypress with painted surfaces, their massive bodies and dynamically carved drapery convey the powerful style of early Kamakura-period sculpture. Temple tradition attributes them to Unkei, although their maker has not been established. The two statues are Tangible Cultural Properties designated by Kagawa Prefecture and can be viewed up close on either side of the gateway welcoming pilgrims. The grounds are freely accessible; the stamp office operates 7:00–17:00.

Basic Information

Spot ID 9215

Temple / Site Daikoji Temple

Visiting Area Niomon (Guardian Gate)

Visiting Status Viewable at the gate during regular temple visits (grounds open freely; stamp office 7:00–17:00)

Address 香川県三豊市山本町辻4209

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