Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Anraku-ji

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 93,625 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Anraku-ji, Buddhist temple in Kamiita, Japan

Anraku-ji is a Kōyasan Shingon-shū temple in Kamiita, Tokushima Prefecture, temple 6 of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Its main hall has a broad grey tiled roof, dark wood above and a deep red facade with gold trim, and a green-patinated copper roof over the entrance. The bell tower gate is a white-walled Ryūgū-mon with a red balcony above its arched opening, and a garden with a pond and tahōtō lies inside.

According to temple tradition, Kūkai founded the temple in 815 at Anraku-ji-dani, about 2 km from the present site, carving the Yakushi Nyōrai image himself. It was destroyed by Chōsokabe Motochika's troops during the Tenshō era (1573–1592). In the Manji era (1658–1661) it was rebuilt here by merging with the ekiro-ji temple Zuiun-ji.

Anraku-ji is the sixth of the 88 temples on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Pilgrims in white hakui robes chant the goeika hymn at the main hall: "In this fleeting world, stop fighting over domains; seek the protection of the Land of Ease." The temple's name itself, Anraku, means that Land of Ease.

Anraku-ji lies about 8.5 km from JR Itano Station and 6.9 km from Ushijima Station; the nearest bus stop, Higashibara on the Kajiwarabara line, is 0.6 km away. The site is 0.1 km from Route 139 and 3.4 km from the Dosan interchange. Parking holds 50 cars and 10 buses, free of charge.

The shukubo accommodates up to 250 guests, and its hot spring, once dried up, began flowing again in front of the Daishi-dō around 2000. The water is a radium mineral bath. Overnight guests can take part in the "kusu-kuyō" rite in the Shōryō-den and Kanjō-kutsu, a practice the temple asks them not to discuss with others.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,625 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
Part of
Shikoku Pilgrimage
Address
徳島県板野郡上板町引野字寺ノ西北8
GPS coordinates
34.11806,134.38839
Latest update
October 29, 2026 12:43
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Anraku-ji - Buddhist temple in Kamiita, Japan » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.