Shinto-Shrines, Buddhist Temples and Relice of Misima Island

The Hatimangfi (”now called the Misima Shrine) was established in the first year of Zyogwan (859 A.D.), and the establishment of the Sumiyosi Shrine is uncertain. The Kakumangd was established in the 3rd year of Niizyu (853 A.D. ) and enshrined together at the Misima Shrine in the 41st year of Meizi (1908 A.D.). The Kissyozi Temple belongs to Zyodosyfl Sect and was established in the first -year of Hozi (1247 A.D.) , and the Sanukib6 Temple belongs to Singrn Sect and its estab- lishment is uncertain. The origin of the Kwannondd Temple and Yakusido Temple is alsouncertain , Among the Buddhist images the Mahavairocana of the Sanukibo has the signature of the priest Ryogen dated March 13th of the 12th year of Ooei (1405 A.D.). The Shinto images are also left in the Shinto Shrines. The temple bell of the Kakumangfl (now belongings of the Sanukibo) has an inscription dated July 28th of the 20th year of Ooei (1413 A.D.). The Kinko Gong of the Iozi Temple (1441 A.D.), the Waniguti Gong of the Hatimangd ( 1387 A.D.), the Waniguti Gong of the Kutnano Gongen (1388 A.D.) and the Waniguti Gong of the Kwannondo Temple in Utu (1406 A.D.) are to be specially mentioned. Among the stone monuments one found on the Minobosi Hill is tie oldest and dated October 1st of the 4th year of Engen(1339 A.D.). The similar monument is fcurd on the Takamiyama Hill, though it is undated.