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Tokushima
Tokushima / Naruto
History

The first temple of the 88 Sacred Temples of Shikoku, Ryozenji Temple

Japan, 779-0230 126 Bando Tsukahana, Taima-cho, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture

It is the starting point of the pilgrimage to the 88 sacred sites of Shikoku, which follows the path that Kobo Daishi traveled as part of his training, and is affectionately known as "Ichiban-san." All year round, it is bustling with pilgrims dressed in white robes.

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Business Time
  • Monday:  7:00~17:00
  • Tuesday:  7:00~17:00
  • Wednesday:  7:00~17:00
  • Thursday:  7:00~17:00
  • Friday:  7:00~17:00
  • Saturday:  7:00~17:00
  • Sunday:  7:00~17:00
Telephone number 088-689-1111
Access
  • ・Approx. 30 minutes by car from the Naruto IC on the Kobe Awaji Naruto Expressway ・Approx. 5 minutes by car from the Itano IC on the Takamatsu Expressway ・Approx. 10 minutes on foot from JR Bando Station ・Approx. 25 minutes by car from Tokushima Awaodori Airport
Language 日本語
Other Sutra reception hours: 7:00-17:00

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