Select a temple below to view detailed information for each temple from Temple 1 to Temple 23.
About Temples in Tokushima (Temples 1–23)
The first 23 temples of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, located in Tokushima Prefecture, are known as the “Place of Awakening” (Hosshin-no-dojo).
The Shikoku Pilgrimage begins here in Tokushima, where pilgrims visit temples associated with Kobo Daishi (Kukai) and start their journey as walking pilgrims.
The early part of the route passes through peaceful countryside with relatively easy walking trails. However, the pilgrimage also includes challenging mountain sections, such as Temple 12, Shosanji, Temple 20, Kakurinji, and Temple 21, Tairyuji. Walking through the beautiful natural landscapes of Awa Province, pilgrims can experience both the hardships and the unique charm of the pilgrimage.
On this website, you can find detailed information about each temple from Temple 1, Ryozenji, to Temple 23, Yakuoji, including:
- Temple history and highlights
- Pilgrimage information, including Goshuin (temple stamps) and Omie (Buddha image cards)
- Walking pilgrimage routes to and from each temple
- Distance and estimated walking time
- Route guidance using Google Maps
- Personal experiences and descriptions from my own walking pilgrimage
Based on my own pilgrimage experiences, I provide detailed guides to the temples of Tokushima for those planning to complete the Shikoku Pilgrimage on foot.
