Ryozenji Temple, the First Temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage
The pilgrimage of 88 hallowed grounds in Shikoku, said to have developed by Kobo Daishi, or Kukai, about 1,200 years ago, is called “Ohenro.” Ryozen-ji is the first temple to visit in the pilgrimage covering some 1,400 kilometers in total, affectionately called “Ichiban-san,” and many pilgrims start their Ohenro from this temple.
More Information about Ryozenji Temple, the First Temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage
Street address
- 126 Bando Tsukahana, Oasa-cho, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture
About TOKUSHIMA Access
- 10 minutes by foot from JR Bando Station
Opening Hours
- Hours for acceptance of copied sutras: 07:00-17:00
Closed
- Open all year
Best season
- All year
Point
- You can prepare yourself for the start of Ohenro with pilgrimage goods sold at the store at the temple.
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