Okubo-ji

What makes this place special?

At a Glance

Ōkubo-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Sanuki, Kagawa, and Temple 88 on the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage. As the final stop, pilgrims leave their walking staffs here. The temple bell is among Japan's 100 Soundscapes, and autumn foliage draws many visitors.

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Why you should go

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The temple bell and pilgrim bells were selected as one of Japan's 100 Soundscapes by the Ministry of the Environment, recognizing their cultural and acoustic significance.

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Pilgrims leave their walking staffs here after completing the 1,400 km journey, and the temple ritually burns these staffs twice a year in spring and summer as a symbolic farewell to their spiritual journey.