Gokurakuji Temple is located a 15-20 minute walk from Awakawabata Station.





Gokurakuji Temple
Gokurakuji (極楽寺) is the second temple on the Shikoku Pilgrimage in Shikoku, Japan. Famous for its vibrant red wooden gates, the temple welcomes visitors with a beautiful garden featuring a serene koi pond. Visitors can walk up 44 stone steps leading to the main hall. Near the hall, you'll find a statue of Kukai, the Buddhist monk who inspired the pilgrimage, also known as "Ansan Daishi."
The temple is also home to significant cultural relics, including a seated wooden statue of Amida Nyorai, created during Japan's Heian period. Legend has it that Kukai had a vision of this celestial Buddha at Gokurakuji, which led to the statue's creation. Though the statue and hall were destroyed in a fire in the 16th century, they were rebuilt in 1659, preserving their historical importance.
Hours and Fees
- Opening hours
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9:00 to 17:00
- Closed
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No closing days
- Entrance fee
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Free
- Shikoku Pilgrimage
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Gokurakuji Temple is number 2 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
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