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  • Kagawa

Category:

  • Shikoku Henro

No.75 - Sohonzan Zentsuji Temple|総本山 善通寺

No.75 - Sohonzan Zentsuji Temple|総本山 善通寺
Together with Kyoto’s Toji temple and Wakayama’s Koyasan, Zentsuji temple is a central temple of the Shingonshu sect of Buddhism. The temple was constructed at the site of the famous monk Kukai’s birth.
This temple is number 75 on the Shikou 88 Holy Places pilgrimage (making the pilgrimage to all 88 temples will get rid of bad luck, and grant your wishes), and many henro-san (pilgrims) visit here. 

Details

Address 3-3-1 Zentsujicho, Zentsuji, 765-0003 Kagawa
Hours -
Closed Open all year round
Admission Fee Free
TEL +81-87-762-0111
FAX +81-87-762-4302
Parking (Cars)   Yes
(Buses) Yes
Free Wi-Fi No
Toilet Yes
Best Season Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter

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The birthplace of Kukai, the representative Japanese monk

‣ The spacious grounds have 45,000 square meters of land, and is dividing into the East and West section. To-in (East section) has a 43 meter tall 5-tiered pagoda, built in classic Japanese Buddhist architectural style.

‣ Sai-in (West section) has the Treasure Hall, which houses the National Treasure Kondoshakujoto (the implements carried by monks when they are in training), in addition to an exhibit of approximately 20,000 items of cultural importance.

An experience you won`t find anywhere else…

Price ¥500 / Adult  (Group of 20 or more: ¥400)
¥300 / Child  (Group of 20 or more: ¥240)
Operation Hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Duration 10 Minute(s)
Price ¥500 / Adult  (Group of 20 or more: ¥400)
¥300 / Child  (Group of 20 or more: ¥240)
Operation Hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Access Information

Train ●JR Zentsuji Station
Approx. 30 minutes from JR Takamatsu Station to JR Marugame Station on the Yosan Line express train, 10 minutes with change to Tosan Line special express. 3 minutes from JR Zentsuji Station by car. 
Car ●Zentsuji IC
Approx. 10 minutes from Zentsuji IC by car.
Air ●Takamatsu Airport
Approx. 50 minutes fro Takamatsu Airport by car.

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