basic information

Ishiteji, literally meaning "stone hand temple" due to a local legend, is number 51 of the 88 temples on the Shikoku Pilgrimage and Matsuyama's most famous temple. The temple is famous for its Niomon Gate, a designated national treasure, and its main hall and three storied pagoda, designated important cultural properties, all built in a typical architecture style of the Kamakura Period (1192-1333).

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how to get there

Ishiteji is a 5-10 minute walk from Dogo Onsen along the main street towards Okudogo.

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3rd of 3 most visited sights in Matsuyama.
289th of 385 most visited sights nationwide.