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Awa Kokubunji (Awa Provincial Temple)
徳島市国府町矢野７１８−１
A Soto sect temple located in Yano, Kokufu-cho, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture. It is known as Yakuo-san Kinshoku-in. It is the 15th station of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, and its principal image is Yakushi Nyorai (Medicine Buddha).
History
Built pursuant to Emperor Shomu's decree to establish provincial temples, it was completed by 756 CE (Tenpyo-Shohō 8) at the latest. Temple tradition holds that it was founded by the monk Gyoki, who received a statue of Shaka Nyorai (Shakyamuni Buddha) and a memorial tablet for Empress Komyo from Emperor Shomu. The temple was destroyed by fire during the military campaigns of Chosokabe Motochika. Reconstruction began in 1741 CE (Kan'ei 1), and in 1746 CE (Enkyō 3), it was converted to the Soto sect.
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What visitors say
This Soto sect temple is notable for its large bronze bell and the main hall, which features impressive carvings. The stone garden, crafted from Tokushima blue stone, is available for a fee and exudes the serene atmosphere typical of a Zen temple. Located on flat ground, it is easy to visit, and informational pamphlets are available in the surrounding area.
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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