Sairinji Temple (Temple 48)

Sairin-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in the city of Matsuyama. It is temple number 48 of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. According to legend, a stream running by the temple was found by Kōbō Daishi striking the ground with his cane.

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Type: Buddhist temple
Description: Shingon temple in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 48 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage
Also known as: “Sairin-ji” and “Sairin-ji Temple”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Jounofuchi Park and Hirai.

Jounofuchi Park

Park

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Jounofuchi Park is situated 300 metres southwest of Sairinji Temple (Temple 48).

Hirai

Railway station

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The Yokogawara Line is a 13.2 km railway line owned by Iyotetsu. The line connects Matsuyama with Tōon in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The line runs eastwards from Matsuyama City Station, terminating at Yokogawara Station. Hirai is situated 2 km northeast of Sairinji Temple (Temple 48).

Takanoko Station

Railway station

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The Yokogawara Line is a 13.2 km railway line owned by Iyotetsu. The line connects Matsuyama with Tōon in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The line runs eastwards from Matsuyama City Station, terminating at Yokogawara Station. Takanoko Station is situated 2 km north of Sairinji Temple (Temple 48).

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tobe and Dogo-yunomachi.

Tobe

Town

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Tobe is a town located in Iyo District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2022, the town had an estimated population of 20,485 in 9385 households and a population density of 200 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 101.59 square kilometres. Tobe is situated 6 km south of Sairinji Temple (Temple 48).