Tokushima Temples

Temple Guide

Temple 11: Fujiidera

Complete guide to Temple 11, Fujiidera, on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Learn about its history, goshuin, walking route, Yoshino River crossing, and practical tips for preparing for the climb to Shozanji.
Temple Guide

Temple 10: Kirihataji

Discover Kirihataji, Temple 10 of the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage. Find its history, highlights, Goshuin, route information, walking time, distance from Temple 9, and nearby accommodation for pilgrims.
Temple Guide

Temple 9: Horinji

Visit Horinji Temple (Temple 9 of the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage). Learn about its history, goshuin, walking route from Kumataniji, nearby accommodation, and first-hand walking experience.
Temple Guide

Temple 8: Kumataniji

Kumataniji (Temple 8) is one of the 88 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Learn about its history, goshuin, walking route, accommodation, and my personal walking experience.
Temple Guide

Temple 7: Jurakuji

Discover Jurakuji (Temple 7) on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Learn about its history, goshuin, shukubo, walking route, and practical tips from a real walking pilgrim.
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Temple 6: Anrakuji

Discover Anrakuji (Temple 6) on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Learn about its history, goshuin, shukubo, natural hot springs, walking route, and the unique osettai tradition.
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Temple 5: Jizoji

Explore Jizoji (Temple 5) on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Discover its history, goshuin, Rakan Hall, ancient ginkgo tree, walking route, and practical travel tips.
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Temple 4: Dainichiji

Explore Dainichiji (Temple 4) on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Discover its history, goshuin, traditional pilgrimage trail, walking route, and practical tips for visiting.
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Temple 3: Konsenji

Explore Konsenji (Temple 3) on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Discover its history, goshuin, the Golden Well, Orei Mairi tradition, walking route, and practical travel tips.
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Temple 2: Gokurakuji

Explore Gokurakuji (Temple 2) on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Discover its history, goshuin, Pure Land-style garden, 1,200-year-old Chōmei Cedar, walking route, and visitor tips.
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Temple 1: Ryozenji

Visit Ryōzenji (Temple 1), the starting point of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Discover its history, goshuin, access from Bandō Station, pilgrimage supplies, walking route, and practical tips for first-time pilgrims.