Tanemanaji
高知県
The 34th pilgrimage temple on the site where Kukai sowed seeds from Tang China, famed for safe-childbirth blessings
Founded
815
Type
Temple
Visited
Want to go
Access
JR高知駅からバス60分
高知県高知市春野町秋山72
Open in Google Maps ↗
Overview
The 34th temple of the Shikoku 88 pilgrimage in Haruno-cho, Kochi. Legend holds Kukai sowed five cereal grains brought from Tang China here, giving the temple its name. Enshrining Yakushi Nyorai, it is celebrated for safe-childbirth blessings. The kaidan-meguri walk through the statue's pedestal is a popular spiritual experience amid the tranquil Niyodo River basin countryside.
Origins
Tanemanaji Temple is said to have been founded around 815 CE (Kōnin 6) by the Buddhist monk Kūkai (Kōbō Daishi) following his return from Tang China. According to tradition, Kūkai sowed five types of grain seeds—rice, wheat, millet, Japanese millet, and beans—brought back from China on this very sit…
Read more
Pilgrimage Courses
Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage (Henro)
0 / 87 spots
→
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"
Posts
0
＋
No posts yet
Goshuin
No goshuin posts yet
Visiting Information
Hours
Nokyo reception 8:00-17:00 (revised Apr 2024).
Admission
Free to enter grounds.
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
Also Worth Visiting
Sekkeiji
The 33rd pilgrimage temple restored by Chosokabe Motochika as his family temple and converted to Rinzai Zen
4.4km
→
若
Wakamiya Hachimangu Kochi
A shrine where Chosokabe Motochika pledged his conquest of Shikoku, revered as the guardian of Tosa's warrior spirit
3.7km
→
長
Grave of Chosokabe Motochika
Grave of Sengoku warlord Chosokabe Motochika on Tenpo-ji Hill in Nagahama, Kochi, alongside a memorial for his heir Nobuchikar
4.5km
→
記
Suggest an update
Suggest fixes to the location, history, visiting hours, access, facilities, notes and more
›
Report incorrect info ›
Get the app for a better experience
Auto stamp via GPS, offline access, and favorites tracking
View in app
＋
Explore pilgrimage with the app
View in app
✕