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Zenrakuji
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Founded by Kukai in 815 as the administrative temple of Tosa Ichinomiya, the 30th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage
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高知県高知市一宮しなね2-23-11
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Temple
Founded 815
1211 years
Enshrined Deity
阿弥陀如来
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Buddhist Sect
Shingon
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Overview
The 30th temple of the Shikoku 88 Sacred Places pilgrimage. Traditionally said to have been founded in 815 by Kobo Daishi (Kukai), Zenrakuji long flourished as the betto-ji (affiliated temple) of Tosa Ichinomiya, Tosa Shrine. Located in the Ichinomiya district of Kochi City, it is an important sacred site for pilgrims traveling the Kochi area. The principal image is Amida Nyorai. After the Meiji-e…
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Origins
Zenrakuji Temple is traditionally said to have been founded in 815 CE by the Buddhist monk Kukai (Kobo Daishi) during his pilgrimage through Tosa Province. Established as the betto-ji (administrative temple) of Tosa Ichinomiya Shrine (Tosa-jinja), the temple flourished as a center of syncretic Shint…
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Divine Benefits
Purification
Rebirth in Pure Land
Cleansing impurity, spiritual purification, driving away evil. Rooted in misogi ablutions and goma fire rites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "阿弥陀如来"

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Traditionally said to have been founded in 815 by Kobo Daishi (Kukai), Zenrakuji long flourished as the betto-ji (affiliated temple) of Tosa Ichinomiya, Tosa Shrine. Historic sites associated with Kobo Daishi remain in the precinct, and the temple is conveniently located 10 minutes' walk from JR Tosa-Ichinomiya Station.
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Hours
Temple stamp (nokyo) office hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (strictly enforced)
Admission
No admission fee stated; temple grounds appear freely accessible
As of 2026-07-19. Subject to change.
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