Temple Guide

Temple 76: Konzoji

Discover Temple 76 Konzoji on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Learn about Chisho Daishi Enchin’s birthplace, Kobo Daishi’s connection, temple history, highlights, route information, and a pilgrim’s walking experience.

2026.08.06

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Temple 75: Zentsuji

Visit Temple 75 Zentsuji, the birthplace of Kobo Daishi Kukai and one of the Three Great Sacred Sites associated with him. Discover its vast grounds, five-story pagoda, temple lodging, and unique pilgrimage experiences.

2026.08.06

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Temple 74: Koyamaji

Visit Koyamaji Temple (Temple 74) on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. Discover its connection to Kobo Daishi, the reconstruction of Manno Pond, and the sacred cave associated with his prayers.

2026.08.06

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Temple 73: Shusyakaji

Visit Temple 73 Shusyakaji on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, a sacred site associated with Kobo Daishi’s childhood Shashin-ga-take legend. Discover its history, Okunoin, and the challenging mountain path to the sacred training site.

2026.08.06

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Temple 72: Mandaraji

Visit Temple 72 Mandaraji on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, one of the oldest temples in Shikoku. Discover Kobo Daishi’s connection, Kasamatsu Daishi, Saigyo’s historic sites, and the peaceful pilgrimage route from Iyadaniji.

2026.08.06

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Temple 71: Iyadaniji

Visit Temple 71 Iyadaniji on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Discover its 1,300-year history, Shishi no Iwaya (Lion Cave), rock-carved Buddhist images, sacred mountain worship, and the challenging 540 stone steps leading to the temple.

2026.08.06

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Temple 70: Motoyamaji

Visit Motoyamaji Temple, the 70th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Discover its unique Horse-Headed Kannon, National Treasure Main Hall, Five-Story Pagoda, history, and walking route information.

2026.08.04

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Temple 69: Kanonji

Discover Kanonji Temple (Temple 69) on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Learn about its shared grounds with Jinnein Temple, historic Main Hall, goshuin, and nearby Kotohiki Park with the famous Kan’ei Tsuho sand picture.

2026.08.04

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Temple 68: Jinnein

Discover Jinnein Temple (Temple 68) on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Learn about its unique history with Kanonji Temple, goshuin, walking route from Daikoji, and the distinctive concrete Main Hall.

2026.08.04

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Temple 67: Daikoji

Discover Daikoji Temple (Temple 67) on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Learn about its unique Shingon-Tendai history, walking route from Unpenji, mountain descent tips, and highlights including its massive Nio statues.

2026.08.04

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Temple 66: Unpenji

Explore Unpenji Temple (Temple 66) of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, the highest of the 88 sacred temples at 950 meters. Learn about hiking routes, ropeway access, Manda Pass, and highlights including the Five Hundred Rakan statues and unique eggplant monuments.

2026.08.03

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Temple 65: Sankakuji

Discover Sankakuji Temple (Temple 65) on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. Located at 500 meters elevation, this mountain temple is the final pilgrimage temple in Ehime Prefecture. Learn about the 45 km walking route from Maegamiji, accommodation options, the climb through Shikokuchuo, and the temple’s famous triangular pond and goma altar.

2026.08.02

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