Virtual Miki County 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #14 Renge-ji Temple

 

     Renge-ji Temple is said to have been founded in 645 by Hermit Hodo.  It is unknown why Hodo found the area holy or sacred, but the temple has the inner sanctuary.  Something holy could be there.  It is said that Kukai also trained there. The temple once flourished with 18 sub-temples and 33 monasteries.  However, it was destroyed by fire during the Battle of Miki in 1579.  The Main Hall, Pagoda, Bell Tower, and Niomon Gate were all rebuilt during the Edo Period (1603-1867).  According to its inscription, the temple bell in the bell tower was cast in 1346 during the Southern and Northern Courts Period (1336-1392).

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