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Zentsuji Temple
総本山善通寺Kagawa · Shikoku
The birthplace of Kobo Daishi (Kukai), founder of Shingon Buddhism, and Temple 75 of the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage — one of only three sites in Japan, alongside Koyasan and Kyoto's To-ji, considered central to his life. The vast grounds split into an Eastern Precinct with a five-storied pagoda and a Western Precinct (Tanjo-in) marking his actual birth site, shaded by camphor trees reputed to predate him.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Spring (cherry blossoms in Eastern Precinct) or autumn foliage
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.4· 3,077 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Temple grounds are free year-round. The Kaidan-meguri underground passage + Treasure Museum combined ticket is ¥700 adults, ¥300 students (elementary to high school); 8:00-17:00, last entry 16:30.
- Nearest station
- JR Zentsuji Station (Dosan Line), about 20 min walk
- Website
- zentsuji.com
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:00–17:00Admission
- Temple grounds are free year-round. The Kaidan-meguri underground passage + Treasure Museum combined ticket is ¥700 adults, ¥300 students (elementary to high school); 8:00-17:00, last entry 16:30.
Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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