Gokuraku-ji Temple

Overview

Gokuraku-ji is a Kōya-san Shingon temple in Ōasa-chō Hinoki, Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture. Its mountain name is Nisshō-zan Muryōju-in, and the principal image is Amida Nyorai. It is known as Temple 2 of the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage.

Highlights

• ●Its standing as Temple 2 of the Shikoku 88 pilgrimage
• ●The principal image of Amida Nyorai
• ●The mountain and cloister names Nisshō-zan Muryōju-in
• ●Its affiliation with the Kōya-san Shingon school

History

According to temple tradition, Gokuraku-ji is said to have been founded by the monk Gyōki. Its founding is dated to around the year 800. Since then it has received pilgrims as one of the temples of the Shikoku pilgrimage circuit.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Enter the precincts through the gate and take in the layout of the halls
2. 2Pay respects at the main hall enshrining Amida Nyorai
3. 3Learn about its history as a Shikoku pilgrimage temple
4. 4Walk the grounds and extend your visit to nearby tourist facilities

Did you know?

💡 The temple is ranked as the second of the eighty-eight sacred sites of the Shikoku pilgrimage.

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