Tosa Kokubunji Temple

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Boasting over 1200 years of history, this is Tosa's main shrine, filled with highlights including the Kondo main hall, designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan!

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HighlightsA Kokubunji Temple with over 1200 years of history
The 29th temple on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage
Kondo (main hall) designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan
Standing Yakushi Nyorai statue from the mid-Heian period
Sugi-koke (cedar moss) garden with the original foundation stone of the pagoda as its centerpiece

Basic Information

Address: 1-1 Kokubunji-cho, Nankoku City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan Search for tourist attractions in Kochi

Access: 30-minute walk from JR Tosayamada Station on the JR Dosan Line. 5-minute walk from Kokubunji-dori bus stop on the Nankoku City community bus. 3-minute drive from Nankoku IC on the Kochi Expressway. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Cld.Days: Open every day

Fee: Admission Fee: 500 yen for adults, 250 yen for children

INFO: There is a parking lot on the temple grounds. Enjoy a matcha set (500 yen) at the tea room.

HP: https://tosakokubunji.jp/

Overview

Tosa Kokubunji Temple is a historic temple established in 741 CE by imperial order of Emperor Shomu. It's also famously the 29th temple on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. Originally known as Konko Myojin Shitenno Gokoku no Tera, it was a place of prayer for peace, abundant harvests, and the happiness of all people, gathering much faith. Later, it became a Shingon Buddhist temple under the influence of Kobo Daishi (Kukai), and continues to this day. Throughout its long history, Tosa Kokubunji Temple has faced several fires and wars, but has been rebuilt each time. The current Kondo (main hall) was rebuilt in the Kamakura period and is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. Inside the Kondo are precious Buddhist statues, including a standing Yakushi Nyorai statue from the mid-Heian period. The temple grounds also feature a Daishi-do (Kobo Daishi hall), bell tower, Kaisan-do (founder's hall), and gardens, each exuding a historical atmosphere. Tosa Kokubunji Temple is a place where you can relax both mentally and physically while experiencing its history and culture. Why not take a stroll through the expansive grounds, gaze upon the serene beauty of the garden, and enjoy a leisurely time with matcha tea at the teahouse?

Tosa Kokubunji Temple

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