Chikurinji (竹林寺) - Temple 31 of the Shikoku Pilgrimage
If you’re walking the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, Chikurinji in Kochi is a must-visit. Built in 724, this historic temple is dedicated to Monju Bosatsu (Manjushri), the bodhisattva of wisdom. Many students visit here to pray for academic success before exams.
🏯 Highlights:
A stunning five-story pagoda painted in bright red.
A 14th-century Edo-style garden (National Place of Scenic Beauty).
A Chinese-influenced temple complex with ponds and a stained-glass dome in Meguri no Mori.
Autumn foliage: More maples than bamboo, creating incredible golden and crimson hues.
📍 Location: Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku, Japan 📞 Phone: +81 88-882-3085 🌏 Website: http://chikurinji.com/ 📍 Map Link: Google Maps 📘 Facebook: 竹林寺 Facebook Page
Who’s visited Chikurinji before? Any experiences or tips for fellow pilgrims? 🏯👣
