Sohonzan Zentsuji Temple

The birthplace of Kobo Daishi. A location steeped in history.

Located near the center of Zentsuji City, Sohonzan Zentsuji Temple is the temple from which the city takes its name.

Temple No. 75 on the 88-temple Shikoku Pilgrimage, it is also popular as a spiritual power spot and draws many worshippers from across Japan. Known as the birthplace of Kobo Daishi (Kukai), Zentsuji became an important center of Shingon Buddhism.

Together with Kongobuji Temple on Mt. Koya and Toji Temple in Kyoto, Zentsuji is considered one of the three major sacred sites associated with Kobo Daishi. The temple is home to National Treasures associated with Kukai and ancient camphor trees, and its grounds retain the layout of the temple complex from the time of its founding.

The temple grounds cover approximately 45,000 square meters and are divided into the East Temple, with the Kondo (Main Hall), Shakado (Shakyamuni Hall), and five-story pagoda, and the West Temple, with the Mieido (Kobo Daishi Hall), Shoryoden Hall, Gomado (Goma Ritual Hall), and other buildings. Worshippers visit throughout the year.

• The temple grounds are home to a huge camphor tree said to be more than 1,000 years old and designated a Natural Monument of Kagawa Prefecture
• A Buddhist ceremony held to pray for protection from epidemics

特徴

History & Culture Activities

Address

3-3-1 Zentsuji-cho, Zentsuji, Kagawa (香川県善通寺市善通寺町3-3-1)

Phone

0877-62-0111   

Hours

8:00am-5:00pm

Parking

350 spaces

Website

https://www.zentsuji.com/

Additional
Information

【Parking Fees】
Passenger cars: ¥300
Microbuses / Large buses: ¥1,000
*Hours: 8:00am-6:00pm

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