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Jorakuji Temple
徳島市国府町延命６０６
A temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect, this is the 14th station of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. It is the only temple among the 88 stations to enshrine Miroku Bosatsu (Bodhisattva Maitreya) as its principal image.
History
Legend holds that in 815 CE (Kōnin 6), Kōbō Daishi (Kūkai) attained a vision of Miroku Bosatsu while practicing in this area. He carved the deity into a sacred tree and built a hall, marking the temple's founding. During the Muromachi period, it became an imperial-ordered shrine (chōgansho) for the Awa Hosokawa clan, which donated temple lands, leading to its prosperity. However, it was destroyed by fire during the battles of Chōsokabe Motochika in the Tenshō era. The temple was revived in 1659 CE (Manji 2) by Hachisuka Mitsutaka and relocated to its current site in 1808 CE (Bunka 15).
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What visitors say
The temple grounds feature a 'Flowing Water Rock Garden' with exposed rock faces, characterized by a rugged, natural landscape. The carvings in the main hall and the giant trees are highlights, but visitors should be cautious as the ground is uneven. Goshuin (temple seal stamps) can be obtained at the register office located immediately to the right upon entering the eastern mountain gate. Free parking for visitors is available on the north and south sides.
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 8:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 8:00 – 17:00
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