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Our guide
Chikurin-ji in Kōchi is a Shingon temple, number 31 on the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage, and its main image is Monju Bosatsu. It is said to have been founded by the monk Gyōki in the early 8th century. The temple holds a number of important sculptures and has gardens from the late Edo period.
Kazurashimabashi-higashizume stop is about 1.4 km away in a straight line. Central Kōchi's sights, such as Hirome Market and Kochi Castle, are about 4–5 km off. We have not checked opening hours, fees or a bus route.
Written by japan-spots.com (2026-09-22) from the sources credited on this page. Distances are straight lines between map positions.
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each under its own licence — see credits
- Chikurinji Kochi14s3872 — 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · source · resized
- Chikurin-ji, Auxiliary Awashima Shrine 01 — Naokijp · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- Chikurin-ji, Auxiliary Hiyoshi Shrine 01 — Naokijp · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- Chikurin-ji, Auxiliary Inari Shrine 01 — Naokijp · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- Chikurin-ji, Gochi-Nyorai Stone Buddhas 01 — Naokijp · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- Chikurin-ji, Hitokoto-Jizō 01 — Naokijp · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- Chikurin-ji, Jizō Statues 01 — Naokijp · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- Chikurin-ji, Koyasu Jizō 01 — Naokijp · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- Chikurin-ji, Stone Buddha Group 01 — Naokijp · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
What this place is
Chikurin-ji (竹林寺) is a Shingon temple in Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. Temple 31 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, the main image is of Monju Bosatsu. The temple is said to have been founded by Gyōki in the early eighth century. The temple houses a number of important sculptures and its late Edo-period gardens are a Natural Monument.
Visitor information checked: 2026-10-06 · Official visitor information · Official visitor information
Background text from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
What to expect at this type of place: Temple
Nearby station
Nearby station: Kazurashimabashi-higashizume, about 1.4 km from the spot in a straight line.
Worked out on 2026-09-14 from this place’s map position, using HeartRails Express station data and station names from Wikidata. The distance is a straight line, not a walking route, and says nothing about buses, transfers or timetables — plan the trip on Google Maps.
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