Dainichiji (Temple 13), also known as the "Great Sun Temple," offers pilgrims spiritual comfort and refreshment after the challenging ascent to Shōsanji. Located in a peaceful valley, it enshrines Dainichi Nyorai (the cosmic Buddha), a statue believed to be carved by Kōbō Daishi. The temple is known for its welcoming atmosphere and its iconic large straw sandal (otsue waraji), which symbolises a prayer for strong, healthy feet for the journey ahead, marking a transition from hardship to serene contemplation on the pilgrimage path.

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