＜Mt.Godai Chikurinji Temple＞An ancient temple connected to Emperor Shomu that boasts a 1,300-year history｜KochiFor recommended sightseeing and leisure spots inTabiiro

An ancient temple connected to Emperor Shomu that boasts a 1,300-year history

Godaisan Chikurin-ji Temple in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture was founded in 724 by the monk Gyoki on the orders of Emperor Shomu, who likened it to Godaisan in the Tang Dynasty. It is the 31st temple of the famous Shikoku Sacred Site, whose principal image is Manjushri Bodhisattva. Adjacent to the Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden, it holds many events in addition to experiences such as sutra copying and meditation, and continues to engage in activities that are close to people living today.

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A Spacious Temple Grounds Where You Can Enjoy History and Seasonal Nature

The temple grounds, where the changing seasons are beautiful, include the main hall, which is designated as a nationally important cultural property and enshrines Manjushri Bodhisattva, the scenic garden, which is one of the three famous gardens in Kochi and has been designated as a national scenic spot, and the symbolic red-painted. It is a place of relaxation for people who visit the area, which has many attractions such as the "Five-storied Pagoda" and the quaint "Meguri no Mori."

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Enjoy a Moment of Peace With Sutra Copying and Meditation Experience

The temple experience at Chikurin-ji Temple involves sitting with your posture straight facing the beautiful garden, meditating to calm your mind, and sutra copying to keep the Buddha's heart in your heart, which we recommend you do together. I want to change my mind and feel a moment of peace by facing the written word in an extraordinary space and coming into contact with Buddhism to create memories of my trip.

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Take a leisurely stroll through the lush green grounds that give you a sense of history

The precincts, surrounded by trees, include the main hall, which has been designated as a nationally significant cultural property; the Scenic Garden, one of Kochi Prefecture's top three gardens and designated a national scenic beauty; and the symbolic vermillion-painted "five-storied pagoda." Meguri no Mori is a quiet and atmospheric forest with many things to see and enjoy a stroll.

01. A temple to visit during a self-discovery journey or at life milestones, offering comfort and inspiration.
02. Meditation and sutra copying in a serene space help nurture and realign the mind.
03. Provides guidance for embarking on the Shikoku Pilgrimage journey.

Mt.Godai Chikurinji Temple

Address

3577 Godaisan, Kochi City, Kochi

Access

[Car] About 15 minutes from Kochi Expressway Kochi IC [Bus] Take the MY Yu bus at JR Dosan Line Kochi Station, about 2 minutes walk from "Chikurinji-mae"

Official Website

http://www.chikurinji.com/

TEL

+81-88-882-3085Please inform the staff that you found us through "Tabiiro".

FAX

+81-88-884-9893

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Business hours

Visiting: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Scenic Garden/Treasure Museum: 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Regular Holiday

No holidays

Fee

Adults: 400 yen, High school students: 200 yen, Junior high school students: 150 yen, Elementary school students: 100 yen

Parking

100 units

Event information

the 1st to 16th Every Month: Sacred Tenjin-sama Devotional Days

25th Every Month: Monju Bosatsu Devotional Day

January: Ofukuwake (Blessings), New Year's Special Prayer, Nio Guardian Blessing Ceremony, and First Monju Ritual

February: Setsubun Festival, Needle Memorial Service, and Nirvana Ceremony

March: Spring Higan Memorial Service

April: Hana Matsuri (Buddha's Birthday Festival)

June: Summer Monju Ritual

July: Obon Festival

August: Ikkyu-san Training Experience

September: Autumn Higan Memorial Service, Godaisan Moon-Viewing Festival

November: Shichi-Go-San Blessing Ceremony, Bamboo Temple Autumn Festival

December: Enlightenment Day Celebration, Joya no Kane (New Year's Eve Bell)

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