Taizanji Temple (Temple 52)

Taisan-ji is a Shingon temple in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is Temple 52 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, and Temple 3 on the Thirteen Buddhist Sites of Iyo. The Hondō is a National Treasure.

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Type: Buddhist temple
Description: Shingon temple in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 52 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage
Also known as: “Taisan-ji” and “Taisan-ji Temple”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Takahama and Baishinji.

Takahama

Railway station

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The Takahama Line is a 9.4 km railway line owned by Iyotetsu. The line connects Matsuyama with the port town of Mitsuhama in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The line runs in the northwest direction from Matsuyama City Station, terminating at Takahama Station. Takahama is situated 1¼ km west of Taizanji Temple (Temple 52).

Baishinji

Railway station

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Baishinji Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company Iyotetsu. Baishinji is situated 1¼ km southwest of Taizanji Temple (Temple 52).

Minatoyama

Railway station

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The Takahama Line is a 9.4 km railway line owned by Iyotetsu. The line connects Matsuyama with the port town of Mitsuhama in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The line runs in the northwest direction from Matsuyama City Station, terminating at Takahama Station. Minatoyama is situated 1½ km south of Taizanji Temple (Temple 52).