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Overview

Rinko-ji is a temple of the Myoshin-ji school of Rinzai Zen, located at the foot of Mount Bizan in Minami-Sako, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture. Its mountain name is Tokeizan, and it enshrines Kannon Bosatsu, the bodhisattva of compassion, as its principal image. Set in a quiet spot with the symbolic Mount Bizan at its back, it keeps the calm air of a Zen temple even while close to the city center. It is a place to quiet the mind and press your palms together right beside everyday life.

Highlights

• ●A quiet setting with Mount Bizan, symbol of Tokushima, at its back
• ●The calm bearing befitting a Rinzai Myoshin-ji Zen temple
• ●The elegant charm of the mountain name Tokeizan
• ●A place of faith enshrining the compassionate Kannon Bosatsu

History

Rinko-ji is a Zen temple of the Myoshin-ji school of Rinzai Buddhism, bearing the mountain name Tokeizan. With Kannon Bosatsu enshrined as its principal image, it has gathered faith in the Minami-Sako area of Tokushima City since long ago. Favored by its location at the foot of Mount Bizan, it has been cherished by local people. For accurate details on its founding and treasures, it is best to confirm through official guidance from the temple or Tokushima City.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head from central Tokushima to the foot of Mount Bizan in Minami-Sako
2. 2Worship at Rinko-ji and settle into the stillness of the Zen temple
3. 3Enjoy the scenery and walking paths around Mount Bizan behind it
4. 4Return to the city center and continue exploring Tokushima on foot

Did you know?

💡 It is a Zen temple of the Myoshin-ji school of Rinzai, with the elegant mountain name Tokeizan. Its principal image, Kannon Bosatsu, is widely revered as the buddha of compassion. Its setting at the foot of Mount Bizan, the symbol of Tokushima, is also a major feature of this temple.

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