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Shippōzan Motoyama-ji
Bronze statue of Kūkai in front of Mail Hall
Religion
Affiliation	Buddhism
Rite	Kōyasan Shingon
Location
Location	Mitoyo, Kagawa Prefecture
Country	Japan
, Motoyama-ji (Japan)
Geographic coordinates	34°8′22.8″N 133°41′38.6″E / 34.139667°N 133.694056°E
Architecture
Founder	Kūkai
Date established	807
Completed	1913 (Reconstruction)

The Shippōzan Motoyama-ji (Japanese: 七宝山本山寺) is a Shingon Buddhist temple of the Kōyasan sect in Mitoyo, Kagawa, Japan. It was established by Emperor Heizei's instruction in 807. Hayagriva is a principal image now. The temple has undergone several reconstruction efforts since its founding, such as 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.

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