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Kokubunji (Tokushima)
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The 15th Shikoku pilgrimage temple, continuing the tradition of the Awa Kokubunji founded by Emperor Shomu's edict in 741; Nara-period foundation stones remain in the National Historic Site precinct, where Kukai revitalized it as a Shingon sacred place.
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徳島県徳島市国府町矢野718-1
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Temple
Founded 741
1285 years
Enshrined Deity
薬師如来
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Buddhist Sect
Soto Zen
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Overview
Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage No. 15, a historic temple continuing the tradition of Awa Kokubunji founded by imperial decree of Emperor Shomu in 741. Though now a Soto Zen temple, it was revitalized by Kukai as a Shingon sacred site. The spacious precinct, designated a National Historic Site, retains foundation stones from the Nara period. It holds an important place in the Tokushima pilgrimage cir…
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Origins
Awa Kokubunji was founded in 741 CE by imperial decree of Emperor Shomu, who ordered the establishment of provincial temples (kokubunji) throughout Japan. The Nara-period temple complex was of considerable scale, and foundation stones from that era remain within the present precincts. It is said tha…
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Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage (Henro)
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Divine Benefits
Healing & Longevity
Warding Off Evil
Long Life
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "薬師如来"

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Tosa (modern Kochi) and Awa (modern Tokushima) in southern Shikoku served as Nankaido exile sites in classical Japan. [Emperor Tsuchimikado](/character/sanetomo) (1221, who voluntarily requested exile) and Minamoto Mareyoshi (1160, Yoritomo's younger brother) are the most prominent figures sent here. The legacy of these exiles intertwines with the later Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage culture in unique ways.
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Kūkai
Founder of Shingon Buddhism / Kobo Daishi
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