Kongōfuku-ji

Kongōfuku-ji is a Buddhist temple located on a hillside at Cape Ashizuri with traditional wooden buildings and stone pathways overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The complex features multiple structures arranged across the grounds, with these paths connecting different areas of the temple site.

The temple was founded in 822 and serves as an important stop along the Shikoku Pilgrimage route that passes through the region. Its establishment marked an early period of Buddhist expansion and practice in this coastal area.

Pilgrims come to collect traditional temple stamps and light incense as part of their spiritual practice at this stop along a major pilgrimage route.

The temple has multiple parking areas available for visitors arriving by car, with sufficient capacity for most days. Access to different sections of the site involves walking up and down varying slopes, so comfortable footwear is helpful.

The grounds display 108 Buddhist statues placed throughout the site, alongside stone monuments inscribed with classical haiku poetry from various periods. These pieces reveal the deep connection between Buddhist spirituality and Japanese literary tradition that developed here over centuries.

Location: Tosashimizu

Inception: 822

Founders: Gyōki, Kūkai

Part of: Shikoku Pilgrimage

GPS coordinates: 32.72603,133.01856

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:40