Motoyama-ji
| Shippōzan Motoyama-ji | |
|---|---|
Bronze statue of Kūkai in front of Mail Hall | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Rite | Kōyasan Shingon |
| Location | |
| Location | Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture |
| Country | Japan |
, Motoyama-ji (Japan) | |
| Coordinates | 34°8′22.8″N 133°41′38.6″E / 34.139667°N 133.694056°E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Kūkai |
| Established | 807 |
| Completed | 1913 (Reconstruction) |
The Shippōzan Motoyama-ji (Japanese: 七宝山 本山寺) is a Shingon Buddhist temple of the Kōyasan sect in Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It was established by Emperor Heizei's order in 807. Hayagriva is a principal image. The temple has undergone several reconstruction efforts since its founding, including the rebuilding of its Main Hall (which is a National Treasure of Japan) in 1300.
Motoyama-ji is temple No.70 in the Shikoku Pilgrimage.