Chikurin-ji Temple is located at the summit of Mt. Godai (“Godaisan”) in Kochi City, and is home to a magnificent five-story pagoda as well as numerous important cultural artifacts. Established in the eighth century, Chikurin-ji has a long history and is one of Japan’s top three temples dedicated to the Manjusri bodhisattva, called Monju in Japanese. The temple is an important stop along the 88-temple pilgrimage route of Shikoku, and the only one with Manjusri as its principal image. The temple grounds are also well-known for their beautiful cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring and changing leaves in the autumn.
Chikurin-ji Temple
