Kongōfuku-ji, Buddhist temple in Tosashimizu, Japan
Located on the hillside of Cape Ashizuri, Kongofuku-ji Temple stands against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, with its traditional wooden buildings and stone paths.
The temple was established in 822 by Buddhist monks Gyoki and Kukai under the imperial edict of Emperor Saga, marking the 38th stop on the Shikoku Pilgrimage route.
At Kongofuku-ji Temple, pilgrims receive traditional temple stamps and perform rituals, including the lighting of incense and recitation of Buddhist sutras.
The temple complex maintains three parking areas accommodating 185 vehicles total, with the main lot holding 115 cars near the central buildings.
The temple grounds contain 108 Buddhist statues and multiple stone monuments featuring haiku poems, including works from the classical poet Matsuo Basho.
Location: Tosashimizu
Inception: 822
Founders: Gyōki, Kūkai
Part of: Shikoku Pilgrimage
GPS coordinates: 32.72578,133.01851
Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:21
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