The is a Shingon Buddhist temple of the Kōyasan sect in Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It was established by Emperor Heizei's order in 807. Hayagriva is the principal image. The temple has undergone several reconstruction efforts since its founding, including the rebuilding of its Main Hall (which is a National Treasure of Japan) in 1300.
Motoyama-ji is temple No.70 in the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
Building list Main Hall – National Treasure of Japan. It was rebuilt in 1300. Sanmon (Niō Gate) – Important Cultural Property. Zen'yō. It was rebuilt in 1147. Pagoda – It was rebuilt in 1913. Daishidō Gomadō Chinjudō – Cultural Property of Kagawa prefecture. It was rebuilt in 1547 (Muromachi period). Amidadō Jūōdō Dainichidō Ireidō Kyakuden Bell tower Kuri
See also National Treasures of Japan List of National Treasures of Japan (temples)
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External links
https://web.archive.org/web/20110718212324/http://www.city.mitoyo.lg.jp/forms/info/info.aspx?info_id=457 70番札所 本山寺 (Japanese) Download PDF (10MB) – Tourism Shikoku