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No.14 Seijuzan Enmein Jorakuji

Temple
About

A distinctive temple on the mid-slope of Mt. Tatsuga in southwest Tokushima City. There is no traditional gate; instead, stone pillars open onto a garden of flowing rock and water. The principal image is Miroku Bosatsu (Maitreya), the “Buddha of the future,” uniquely among the 88 temples. With its unusual garden, the Araragi Daishi associated with health prayers, and other features, it offers quiet hope and present-moment calm.

  • Founded
    815
  • Sect / Denomination
    Koyasan Shingon Buddhism
  • Founder
    Kōbō Daishi (Kūkai)
  • Principal Object of Worship
    Miroku Bosatsu (Maitreya Bodhisattva)
  • Mantra
    On maitareiya sowaka

Johannes comment

Unique temple built on exposed rock—walk on the bare stone surface. Many miss the inner sanctuary: find the small shrine behind the temple (~100 m) and continue uphill another ~50–60 m to the Okuno-in.

Who is Johannes?

I like to travel, and whenever I have time, I walk all over the place. He is particularly knowledgeable about the Shikoku Pilgrimage and enjoys talking about the temples and the journey. I like talking to people and value encounters.

ヨハネスとは
Information

Basic information

  • location Location
    606 Enmei, Kokufu-chō, Tokushima-shi, Tokushima
  • Telephone number Telephone number
    088-642-0471
  • Until the next temple Until the next temple
    About0.7km。On foot10minutes.By car5minutes.
  • Taxi company Taxi company
  • Pilgrimage supplies Pilgrimage supplies
  • Temple Lodging Temple Lodging

Nearby accommodation information

  • Temple LodgingKadoya Ryokan:088-644-0411、Myozai Ryokan Hana:088-644-0025、Urokoro:088-642-4337