Enkoji

📍 Kochi, Kochi Prefecture · Sukumo

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

7:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Available

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About

MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage

History

Byakko

Enkoji is an ancient temple known as the thirty-ninth station of the Shikoku Eighty-Eight Temple Pilgrimage. Situated in the mountains of Sukumo, this temple has long been visited by many pilgrims as a sacred site connected to Kobo Daishi Kukai. The temple grounds feature scattered structures that tell of history, creating a sacred atmosphere enveloped in the serene nature of the mountains. Along the pilgrimage route of Shikoku, this holy site in Tosa has been carefully preserved as a place where many people seek peace of mind and spiritual merit.

Benefits

Protection from misfortunePhysical healthFulfillment of wishesSafe travelsAcademic successGood fortune and blessingsRecovery from illness

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