Zentsū-ji
The Byōbuura Gogakusan Tanjō-in Zentsū-ji is a temple of the Shingon sect in Zentsūji, Kagawa, Japan. It was established by Zentsū Saeki, the father of Kūkai, in 813. The East Academy and the West Academy are within Zentsu-ji precincts. The West Academy is Kūkai's birthplace.
Zentsū-ji is temple No. 75 in the Shikoku Pilgrimage. It is also one of the three temples on the tour that Kūkai visited, the others being Tairyūji and Muroto Misaki, as Kūkai mentioned them by name in his writings.Building list
Tō-in
- Pagoda – It was rebuilt in 1884. Important Cultural Properties of Japan.
- Golden Hall – It was rebuilt in 1700. Important Cultural Properties of Japan.
- Shakadō – It was rebuilt in 1673–1681. Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
- Bell tower – Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
- Nandaimon – Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
- Chūmon
Sai-in
- Goeidō – It was rebuilt in 1831. Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
- Nio gate – It was rebuilt in 1889. Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
- Gomadō – It was rebuilt in 1889. Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
- Henjōkaku
Temple treasure
- Gilt bronze finial of a pilgrim's staff – National Treasure
- Preface to the Lotus Sutra decorated with Buddhas – National Treasure
- Jizō Bosatsu ryūzō – Important Cultural Property
- Kichijōten ryūzō – Important Cultural Property
Gallery
