Zenjibuji Temple
Japanese name：
禅師峰寺
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Main Image Wooden Kongo Rikishi Guardians (Agyo and Ungyo) Category Tenbu (Deva)
Impression TagsPowerDignityTense Presence
DescriptionAt Zenjibuji, Temple No. 32 of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage overlooking Tosa Bay, the wooden Kongo Rikishi guardians Agyo and Ungyo stand in the Nio Gate. These forceful gatekeepers date to the Kamakura period and are traditionally attributed to the Buddhist sculptor Jomyo. They were designated Important Cultural Properties of Japan in 1911. Distinct from the temple's principal Eleven-faced Kannon, revered for safety at sea, the figures can be approached and viewed from the path. The rocky hilltop precinct adds to the setting.
Basic Information
Spot ID
9604
Temple / Site
Zenjibuji Temple
Visiting Area
Nio Gate
Visiting Status
Viewable from in front of the Nio Gate (check temple visiting hours)
Address
高知県南国市十市3084
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