Gokurakuji

📍 Tokushima, Oasa-chō Hinoki-ji Dan-no-Kami 12 · Oasa-chō Hinoki, Naruto

About

Mountain 日照山
Sect 高野山真言宗
Principal 阿弥陀如来
Founder 行基

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

7:00–17:00

Fee

¥300

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Available

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History

Byakko

Gokurakuji is a temple nestled in the hinoki grove of Oasa-chō in Naruto City, and as its name suggests, it is a temple built with the wish for rebirth in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. Positioned on high ground in the place called 'Dan-no-Kami,' it is enshrined as a sacred site wrapped in pure air and continues to be loved by the local people. The temple is deeply connected to the history of pilgrimage around the Four Sacred Mountains of Shikoku, and many pilgrims and visitors come seeking spiritual peace. From the temple grounds, one can view the beautiful nature of Naruto, and truly experience the tranquility as if visiting paradise itself.

Benefits

rebirth in the Pure Landancestor venerationfulfillment of desireshealing from illnessfamily well-beingprotection from calamityspiritual purification

Tips

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Parking

境内に無料駐車場が40台分あります。高松自動車道・板野ICから車で約5分、鳴門ICからは約25分です。

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