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Kannonji - Kannonji Temple is noted for a painting of a woman surrounded by flames. The story is that in the 19th century a female pilgrim by the name of Shiyo was drying her clothes next to a fire and she caught on fire. She was saved but realized she was being punished for beating her mother in her youth with burning sticks. There is also a popular statue of a Yonaki Jizo who helps quiet babies who cry in the night. Kannonji shares its temple grounds with 68 Jinneien. Kobo Daishi served as priest here, and Kannonji and Jinneien are built in the same compound where there is a Japanese strolling garden called Gigien which is said to have been made during the Muromachi period. The garden was constructed by Wadai Daisei Daisho - a son of Takeshi Ashikaga. Note that there is another temple with the same name in Tokushima Prefecture, also part of the 88 Shikoku Pilgrimage. Kanonji Tokushima is a designated scenic spot. Like other Tokushima gardens, many Awa Aoishi are used, and the garden where rocky slopes and waterfall pairs at the back are impressive. Designated as Tokushima City designated monument. Note that there is another temple, number 16 also named Kannonji in Kagawa Prefecture - also part of the 88 Shikoku Pilgrimage.
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