Iwayaji Temple
In Japanese: 岩屋寺
Temple 45 of the Shikoku pilgrimage, built against a huge cliff deep in the Kumakogen mountains and reached by a steep 600 m path; the mountain itself is its main object of worship.
Nearby
- Omogo Gorge ≈ 40 min by car
- Nakatsu Gorge ≈ 40 min by car
- Shikoku Karst ≈ 45 min by car
- Mount Ishizuchi ≈ 45 min by car
- Yasui Gorge (Niyodo Blue) ≈ 45 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 50 min by car from Matsuyama IC; then a steep walk up the approach
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Parking 300 yen
- Good to know
- Wear good shoes for the steep approach
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info