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No.51 - Ishiteji Temple|石手寺

No.51 - Ishiteji Temple|石手寺
Located next to the Dogo Hotsprings, this is the 51st stop on the Shikoku 88 Holy Places pilgrimage. Almost all of the structures inside, including Niomon, Main Hall, Lanterns and 5-Tier Pagoda, have been designated as National Important Cultural Heritage. This site is receives many tourists and pilgrims alike. At the Kariteimotendo, Kishibojin, the god of safe birth and child rearing, is worshipped. It is believed that if you take home stone from this shrine it will bring good luck in childbirth. 

Details

Address 2-9-21 Ishite, Matsuyama 790-0852 Ehime
Hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Open all year round
Admission Fee Free
TEL +81-89-977-0870
FAX -
Parking (Cars)   Yes
(Buses) Yes
Free Wi-Fi No
Toilet Yes
Best Season Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter

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Almost the entire area of this temple has been designated as National Important Cultural Heritage

‣ The Ishiteji Temple was revitalized by the anscestor of the pilgrimage, Emonzaburo. Inside the 88 sites, if you stroke the sand-filled bags, you can perform a spontaneous pilgrimage – this is the 88 Site Sand Minicourse Pilgrimage.

‣ On the right side of the Main Hall, there is a wheel of rivalization, and inside there are Health Stones. Take one of the stones home, and when you have regained your health you write a message on the stone and return it with seven other stones to the temple.

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Access Information

Train ●JR Matsuyama Station
15 minutes from JR Matsuyama Station to Ishiteji Temple on the Iyotetsu Bus. 15 minute walk. 
Car ●Matsuyama IC
Approx. 20 minutes from Matsuyama IC by car.

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