Nishiyama Kōryū-ji Temple
Nishiyama Kōryū-ji Temple
Nishiyama Kōryū-ji is a temple located on a forested hillside in the western part of Saijō in Ehime. The main hall was built in 1375. It’s designated as an Important National Cultural Property. Nishiyama Kōryū-ji belongs to the Daigō School of the Shingon Buddhist sect. The temple is No.10 of the bangai unofficial temples of the 88-temple Shikoku Pilgrimage.
Three hundred Japanese maples or momiji are planted in the grounds of Nishiyama Kōryū-ji, which explains the popular name for Kōryū-ji, “Maple Temple” — Momijidera.
The three-storey pagoda, Niō Gate and Chōkushi Gate are considered particularly beautiful.
Information
Name in Japanese: 西山興隆寺
Pronunciation: nishiyama kōryūji dera
Address: 1657 Tanbaracho Kota, Saijo, Ehime 791-0505
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