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Kochi Prefecture

7 temples · 1 shrines

In Kochi Prefecture, start with sacred sites such as Dainichi-ji, Tosa Jinja, and Konomine-ji, with 5 highlighted cities and wards to start from. Use the listings below to compare temple and shrine clusters, check goshuin details, and plan visits by area.

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A ranked guide to standout temples and shrines for planning a meaningful visit.

1
Dainichi-ji
Location: Nankoku, Kochi
Goshuin: Goshuin
Dainichiji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Itano, Tokushima, set in a quiet rural valley on Shikoku’s pilgrimage route. Identified with the 28th temple of the Saigoku 33 Pilgrimage, it is known for its mountaintemple setting, devotional halls, and...
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Tosa Jinja
Location: Kochi
Goshuin: Goshuin
Tosa Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Kochi, serving as the ichinomiya of former Tosa Province. Set in the Ikkushinane area, it is known for its long history, National Important Cultural Properties, and major annual festivals held in March and August.
Why you should go
The Shinane Festival held every August 25 ranks as one of Kochi's three major festivals, drawing crowds to celebrate traditions over a millennium old.
Tosa Jinja is noted for a long history and holds buildings or objects designated as National Important Cultural Properties.
When Emperor Yuryaku disrespected a deity during a hunt in 675 AD, he exiled the god to Tosa Province. That banished deity became one of the two main gods worshipped at this shrine.
Address: 2-chōme-16-1 Ikkushinane, Kochi, 781-8131, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 88-845-1096
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Konomine-ji
Location: Yasuda, Kochi
Opens at: Opens 08:00
Goshuin: Goshuin
Konomineji is a Buddhist temple in Yasuda, Kochi, known as Temple 27 of the Shikoku 88 pilgrimage. Set on Mt. Konomine’s midslopes, it offers steep approach paths, ocean views, and a long history tied to local devotion and healing traditions.
Why you should go
The mother of Mitsubishi's founder walked 20km to this temple daily for 21 days straight to pray for her son's success during the final years of the Tokugawa shogunate. The corporation later became a patron of the temple.
Konomine-ji is Temple No. 27 on the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage, linking it to one of Japan's best-known sacred routes.
The main approach path climbs over 1km at a 45-degree slope, making this possibly the hardest temple to reach in all of Kochi Prefecture. It's considered both a nansho (difficult temple) and a spiritual barrier on the pilgrimage.
Address: 2594 Tōnohama, Yasuda, Aki District, Kochi 781-6422, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 887-38-5495
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Tanema-ji
Location: Kochi
Opens at: Opens 08:00
Goshuin: Goshuin
Tanemaji is Buddhist Temple 34 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage in Kochi. Linked to legends of an early Yakushi Nyorai statue and Kobo Daishi, it is known for its calm rural setting and for prayers for safe childbirth, drawing many visitors.
Why you should go
Tanema-ji is Temple No. 34 on the 88-temple Shikoku Pilgrimage in Kochi.
Pregnant women receive a ladle with the bottom removed as an amulet. If they have a safe delivery, they return the bottomless ladle to the temple as thanks.
Tanema-ji also has historical ties to Kobo Daishi, a key figure in Shikoku pilgrimage tradition.
Address: 72 Akiyama, Haruno-cho, Kochi, 781-0321, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 88-894-2234
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Zenjibu-ji
Location: Nankoku, Kochi
Opens at: Opens 08:00
Goshuin: Goshuin
Zenjibuji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Nankoku, Kōchi, and the 32nd temple of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. Perched atop Mt. Mineyama overlooking the Pacific, it enshrines the Funadama Kannon, venerated by fishermen for safe sea voyages since the Edo...
Why you should go
Fishermen call the temple's Kannon statue 'Funadama Kannon' (Ship Spirit Kannon). During the Edo period, feudal lords would stop here to pray before sailing to Tokyo for their mandatory attendance at the shogun's court.
Since the Edo period, Zenjibu-ji has been known as a prayer site for maritime safety, especially among fishermen.
The temple's Kongorikishi guardian statues at the gate were created by the Buddhist priest Jomei during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) and are now designated National Important Cultural Properties.
Address: 3084 Tochi, Nankoku, Kochi 783-0085, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 88-865-8430
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Zenraku-ji
Location: Kochi
Opens at: Opens 09:00
Goshuin: Goshuin
Zenrakuji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Kōchi, Japan, and the 30th site on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Founded in the Daido era (806–810) by Kōbō Daishi, it blends Buddhist and Shinto traditions. Officially recognized as the 30th pilgrimage temple on January...
Why you should go
For nearly a century, two rival temples claimed to be the authentic 30th pilgrimage site, each issuing their own temple stamps. The dispute wasn't settled until January 1, 1994, when Zenrakuji was officially recognized.
The temple was founded in the Daidō era, between 806 and 810, by Kōbō Daishi.
The Umejizo statue built in 1816 is believed to cure ailments from the neck up. Modern pilgrims pray to it for relief from brain diseases, neuroses, and even success on school entrance exams.
Address: 2-23-11 Ikkushinane, Kochi, 781-8131, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 88-846-4141
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Shinshou-ji
Location: Muroto, Kochi
Opens at: Opens 08:00
Goshuin: Goshuin
Shinshouji (津照寺) is a Buddhist temple. Set within an urban neighborhood, it serves as a local place of Buddhist worship and a useful cultural stop for visitors exploring the area's community temples and everyday religious landscape.
Address: 2652-イ Murotsu, Muroto, Kochi 781-7102Website Phone: +81 887-23-0025
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Shouryu-ji
Location: Tosa, Kochi
Opens at: Opens 08:00
Goshuin: Goshuin
Shouryuji (青龍寺) is a Buddhist temple. Set within an urban neighborhood, it serves as a local place of Buddhist worship and a useful cultural stop for visitors exploring the area's community temples and everyday religious landscape.
Address: 163 Usachōryū, Tosa, Kochi 781-1165Phone: +81 88-856-3010
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Kochi Prefecture

7 temples · 1 shrines

Events in Kochi Prefecture

Cities & Wards

Kochi

3 places

Nankoku

2 places

Muroto

1 place

Tosa

1 place

Yasuda

1 place

Top places to visit in Kochi Prefecture

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A ranked guide to standout temples and shrines for planning a meaningful visit.

1
Dainichi-ji
Location: Nankoku, Kochi
Goshuin: Goshuin
Dainichiji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Itano, Tokushima, set in a quiet rural valley on Shikoku’s pilgrimage route. Identified with the 28th temple of the Saigoku 33 Pilgrimage, it is known for its mountaintemple setting, devotional halls, and...
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Temple
2
Tosa Jinja
Location: Kochi
Goshuin: Goshuin
Tosa Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Kochi, serving as the ichinomiya of former Tosa Province. Set in the Ikkushinane area, it is known for its long history, National Important Cultural Properties, and major annual festivals held in March and August.
Why you should go
The Shinane Festival held every August 25 ranks as one of Kochi's three major festivals, drawing crowds to celebrate traditions over a millennium old.
Tosa Jinja is noted for a long history and holds buildings or objects designated as National Important Cultural Properties.
When Emperor Yuryaku disrespected a deity during a hunt in 675 AD, he exiled the god to Tosa Province. That banished deity became one of the two main gods worshipped at this shrine.
Address: 2-chōme-16-1 Ikkushinane, Kochi, 781-8131, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 88-845-1096
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3
Konomine-ji
Location: Yasuda, Kochi
Opens at: Opens 08:00
Goshuin: Goshuin
Konomineji is a Buddhist temple in Yasuda, Kochi, known as Temple 27 of the Shikoku 88 pilgrimage. Set on Mt. Konomine’s midslopes, it offers steep approach paths, ocean views, and a long history tied to local devotion and healing traditions.
Why you should go
The mother of Mitsubishi's founder walked 20km to this temple daily for 21 days straight to pray for her son's success during the final years of the Tokugawa shogunate. The corporation later became a patron of the temple.
Konomine-ji is Temple No. 27 on the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage, linking it to one of Japan's best-known sacred routes.
The main approach path climbs over 1km at a 45-degree slope, making this possibly the hardest temple to reach in all of Kochi Prefecture. It's considered both a nansho (difficult temple) and a spiritual barrier on the pilgrimage.
Address: 2594 Tōnohama, Yasuda, Aki District, Kochi 781-6422, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 887-38-5495
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Tanema-ji
Location: Kochi
Opens at: Opens 08:00
Goshuin: Goshuin
Tanemaji is Buddhist Temple 34 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage in Kochi. Linked to legends of an early Yakushi Nyorai statue and Kobo Daishi, it is known for its calm rural setting and for prayers for safe childbirth, drawing many visitors.
Why you should go
Tanema-ji is Temple No. 34 on the 88-temple Shikoku Pilgrimage in Kochi.
Pregnant women receive a ladle with the bottom removed as an amulet. If they have a safe delivery, they return the bottomless ladle to the temple as thanks.
Tanema-ji also has historical ties to Kobo Daishi, a key figure in Shikoku pilgrimage tradition.
Address: 72 Akiyama, Haruno-cho, Kochi, 781-0321, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 88-894-2234
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5
Zenjibu-ji
Location: Nankoku, Kochi
Opens at: Opens 08:00
Goshuin: Goshuin
Zenjibuji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Nankoku, Kōchi, and the 32nd temple of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. Perched atop Mt. Mineyama overlooking the Pacific, it enshrines the Funadama Kannon, venerated by fishermen for safe sea voyages since the Edo...
Why you should go
Fishermen call the temple's Kannon statue 'Funadama Kannon' (Ship Spirit Kannon). During the Edo period, feudal lords would stop here to pray before sailing to Tokyo for their mandatory attendance at the shogun's court.
Since the Edo period, Zenjibu-ji has been known as a prayer site for maritime safety, especially among fishermen.
The temple's Kongorikishi guardian statues at the gate were created by the Buddhist priest Jomei during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) and are now designated National Important Cultural Properties.
Address: 3084 Tochi, Nankoku, Kochi 783-0085, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 88-865-8430
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6
Zenraku-ji
Location: Kochi
Opens at: Opens 09:00
Goshuin: Goshuin
Zenrakuji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Kōchi, Japan, and the 30th site on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Founded in the Daido era (806–810) by Kōbō Daishi, it blends Buddhist and Shinto traditions. Officially recognized as the 30th pilgrimage temple on January...
Why you should go
For nearly a century, two rival temples claimed to be the authentic 30th pilgrimage site, each issuing their own temple stamps. The dispute wasn't settled until January 1, 1994, when Zenrakuji was officially recognized.
The temple was founded in the Daidō era, between 806 and 810, by Kōbō Daishi.
The Umejizo statue built in 1816 is believed to cure ailments from the neck up. Modern pilgrims pray to it for relief from brain diseases, neuroses, and even success on school entrance exams.
Address: 2-23-11 Ikkushinane, Kochi, 781-8131, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 88-846-4141
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7
Shinshou-ji
Location: Muroto, Kochi
Opens at: Opens 08:00
Goshuin: Goshuin
Shinshouji (津照寺) is a Buddhist temple. Set within an urban neighborhood, it serves as a local place of Buddhist worship and a useful cultural stop for visitors exploring the area's community temples and everyday religious landscape.
Address: 2652-イ Murotsu, Muroto, Kochi 781-7102Website Phone: +81 887-23-0025
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8
Shouryu-ji
Location: Tosa, Kochi
Opens at: Opens 08:00
Goshuin: Goshuin
Shouryuji (青龍寺) is a Buddhist temple. Set within an urban neighborhood, it serves as a local place of Buddhist worship and a useful cultural stop for visitors exploring the area's community temples and everyday religious landscape.
Address: 163 Usachōryū, Tosa, Kochi 781-1165Phone: +81 88-856-3010
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