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[Shikoku Travel] Ranking of the most sacred and powerful power spots

[Shikoku Travel] Ranking of the most sacred and powerful power spots

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Category: 歴史｜絶景
Area: Tokushima | Kagawa | Ehime | Kochi

This "ultimate" pilgrimage will bring you blessings for love, protection from evil, and the sea, and will take you to the 88 temples of Shikoku, including Kotohira Shrine, Mt. Ishizuchi and Ishizuchi Shrine, Oyamazumi Shrine, Zentsuji Temple, Reizanji Temple, Oasahiko Shrine, Sai-Misaki Temple in Muroto, and Kongofukuji Temple in Ashizuri.

Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest peak in Shikoku
Ishizuchi is the highest mountain in Shikoku in Ehime Prefecture with an altitude of 1,982 meters.
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Todoroki Falls, one of Japan's 100 best waterfalls (Kochi Prefecture)
Todoroki Falls is one of Japan's 100 best waterfalls, located in Kohoku-cho, Kami City, Kochi Prefecture. The 82m-high, three-tiered waterfall features a sparkling blue pool and is a designated prefec
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Todoroki Falls (Tokushima Prefecture), one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls
Todoroki Kujuku Falls, a hidden gem in Kaiyo Town, Tokushima, has been selected as one of Japan's 100 best waterfalls. Located in a valley with a series of large and small waterfalls upstream from the
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Niyodo River “Nikobuchi”
The Niyodo River is a class 1 river located in Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku, and has the highest water quality in Japan. ``Nikobuchi'' is a waterfall located in ``Ino-machi'' upstream of the Niyodo River
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Three thousand years old! big cedar
Sugi no Osugi is the largest cedar in Japan, said to be 3,000 years old, located in the precincts of Yasaka Shrine in Sugi, Otoyo-cho, Nagaoka-gun, Kochi Prefecture.
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Kotohiragu Shrine in Konpira-san
Kotohira Shrine is known for its "Konpira Pilgrimage." There are 785 stone steps from the main approach to the main shrine, and a total of 1,368 steps to the inner shrine and Ikutama Shrine. This is a
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Yakuyoke Yakuoji Temple
Yakuoji Temple is a temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect located in Minami-cho, Kaifu-gun, Tokushima Prefecture. Iouzan, called Muryojuin. The principal object of worship is Yakushi Nyorai. Known as the
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Related to Kukai - Mikurodo Cave and Shinmei Cave
Located on Cape Muroto, this cave is associated with Kobo Daishi. In this mysterious space on the shoreline, you can feel the footprints of the master's training and the energy of the earth.
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Torii in the Sky Takaya Shrine
Torii in the Sky is the torii gate of the main shrine of Takaya Shrine in Kanonji City, Kagawa Prefecture. It is located on the top of Mt. Inazumi at an altitude of 404 meters, and is nicknamed the ``
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Gotai-san Chikurinji Temple
Godaisan Chikurinji Temple is the 31st temple of the 88 sacred places of Shikoku, and is a temple of learning known as "Tosa no Monju." Its beautiful gardens and five-story pagoda are its attractions.
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The westernmost point of Shikoku! Sadamisaki
Cape Sada is the westernmost cape in Shikoku, straddling Uwajima City and Seiyo City in Nishiuwa District, Ehime Prefecture. It is a long and narrow peninsula with a total length of about 50 km, facin
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Ishizuchi Shrine Head Shrine
This is the head shrine of the sacred Mt. Ishizuchi, one of Japan's Seven Sacred Mountains, and its sacred mountain. Amidst a majestic atmosphere, this is a power spot where you can experience firstha
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Kongochoji Temple
Located at an altitude of about 200m near Cape Muroto, this ancient temple is the 26th of the 88 Shikoku temples. It is an ancient temple that is said to have been founded by Kobo Daishi, and is a tra
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Unpenji Temple and Unpenji Summit Park
Take the Unpenji Ropeway to an altitude of 920m. Unpenji Summit Park is a popular spot for panoramic views, with a sky swing and photo frames.
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A unique worldview! Ishiteji Temple
Located in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, this is the 51st temple on the Shikoku Pilgrimage route. National treasures and important cultural properties are dotted within the grounds, and the temple
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Birthplace of Kobo Daishi: Zentsuji Temple
Zentsuji is the 75th place of worship on the Shikoku sacred grounds and is the birthplace of Kobo Daishi.
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The inner sanctuary of Deshakaji Temple and Mount Gahaishi Sekimigadake
The Okunoin Temple of Deshikaji Temple is a temple associated with the 88 Sacred Temples of Shikoku in Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture, and is known as the place where Kobo Daishi (Kukai) practiced a
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Kamo's Large Camphor Tree
Kamo no Okusu is a large camphor tree that is about 1,000 years old in Higashimiyoshi Town, Tokushima Prefecture.
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Awa earth pillar
The Awa Earth Pillars are one of the three largest earth pillars in the world. Enjoy the amazing sight of the gravel layers carved by the Yoshino River from the observation deck and walking trail.
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Ryugado Cave (Kochi Prefecture), one of Japan's three largest limestone caves
Ryugado Cave is a limestone cave located in Kami City, Kochi Prefecture. Counted as one of the three major limestone caves in Japan, it is said to have been formed over 175 million years.
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Isaniwa Shrine
Located near Dogo Onsen, Isaniwa Shrine is greeted by a gorgeous tower gate. It is a beautiful Hachiman-style shrine known as a power spot for love fulfillment and protection from misfortune.
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Superb view of the Pacific Ocean! Cape Muroto
Cape Muroto belongs to Muroto City, Kochi Prefecture, and is the cape at the tip of the Muroto Peninsula that protrudes into the Pacific Ocean.
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Ashizuri Cape
Cape Ashizuri is a cape in the southwest of Kochi Prefecture. Located at the tip of the Ashizuri Peninsula that juts out into the Pacific Ocean, it is lined with sheer cliffs 253 meters above sea leve
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Heavy Rock (Koseishizuchi Shrine)
A huge rock goddess towers over the mountains overlooking the sea of Shodoshima. The sight of two rocks overlapping in perfect balance is a miraculous sight that will leave you in awe! Enveloped in a
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Hotsumisaki Temple
Saigozaki-ji Temple is the 24th temple of the 88 Shikoku temples. This sacred site stands at the tip of Cape Muroto, and is a scenic power spot with a view of the Pacific Ocean, the legend of Kukai's
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Komanoyama (Okayama Prefecture)
Komanooyama in Okayama Prefecture is a mountain with an altitude of 1,281m located on the prefectural border with Hyogo Prefecture. It is a mountain connected to Mt. Goyama, the highest peak in Okayam
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85 Temple Yakuriji Temple
Standing atop the rocky peaks of Mt. Goken, this is the 85th temple of the 88 Shikoku temples. Easily accessible by cable car, it is a sacred place in the sky that boasts a beautiful pagoda and a spec
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Spectacular view of rough waves! Married Couple Rocks in Shikaoka
Located on the eastern coast of Cape Muroto, the Meoto Iwa Rocks were created by sea erosion. The mysterious appearance of the rocks tied together with shimenawa ropes and the spectacular view of the
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Fudo no Taki Country Park
This park is filled with lush forests and vast lawns. You can get a close-up look at the 50m-high Fudo Falls, and it's a hidden nature spot that bustles with families and photography enthusiasts durin
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Nishiyama Koryuji Temple
Located in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, this ancient Tendai sect temple is surrounded by lush nature. In autumn, the leaves change color beautifully, and you can enjoy the historical architecture and
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Biwa Falls
Biwa Falls is a tributary of the Iya River, located in Kanjo, Nishi-Iya Yamamura, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture. The drop is 25m. This is a waterfall near Kazura Bridge in Iya.
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Katsurahama where Ryoma Sakamoto also looked at
Katsurahama is a beach located in Urato, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture. Known as a representative scenic spot in Kochi, it is also famous for its bronze statue of Ryoma Sakamoto.
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Tosa Province Ichinomiya Tosa Shrine
Tosa Shrine is a historic shrine in Kochi City, the Ichinomiya of Tosa Province. With its unique "Yatombo (eight-legged mantis) style main hall and a deep history connected to Chosokabe Motochika, it
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No. 45 Temple Kaiganyama Iwaya Temple
This sacred site, associated with Kobo Daishi, is nestled in the cliffs. The main hall is located inside a cavern, and it is one of the most difficult and powerful spots on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, com
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No. 1 Fudasho Ryozenji Temple
This temple is the starting point of the 88 sacred places of Shikoku, and is a special place for pilgrims. It has beautiful gardens and historic buildings, and tourists can also enjoy visiting and str
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Jorokuji Temple
Jorokuji is a temple of the Soto sect located in Jorokucho, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture. Built in the late 600s, it is the oldest temple in Tokushima Prefecture.
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[Shikoku Travel] Ranking of the most sacred and powerful power spots

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