Start your pilgrimage around Shikoku's sacred sites with Temple Number 1, Reisanji Temple, and the famous Tempura Udon!

#Spring0yentrip The starting point of the pilgrimage to the 88 temples of Shikoku, Temple No. 1 Ryozenji, is a prestigious temple in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture. It is known as a place where pilgrims pray for safety and security on their journey, and the sight of pilgrims in white robes and holding kongo staffs is very impressive. The temple grounds are home to a magnificent Niomon gate, a quietly standing main hall, and a beautiful garden, and you will be enveloped in a sacred atmosphere that will soothe your soul just by visiting the temple. After visiting the temple, the standard course is to enjoy the specialty tempura udon at the nearby Udon Shop in front of Ryozenji Temple! The mild soup with a strong dashi stock and the crispy tempura are a perfect match, making it the perfect meal to fill your stomach before the pilgrimage. The taste is loved by locals and will satisfy both your heart and your stomach. 📍Basic information (check the official website for the latest information) ✴︎Reizenji Temple (No. 1 Temple) ・Address: 126 Tsukahana, Bando, Taima-cho, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture ・Access: 10 minutes on foot from Bando Station on the JR Kotoku Line ・Parking: Free (for regular cars and large buses) ・Admission fee: Free ・Visiting hours: 8:00-17:00 ✴︎Tempura udon shop (e.g., udon shop in front of the temple) ・Business hours: 10:00-15:00 (closes when sold out) ・Closed: Irregularly ・Specialties: Tempura udon, Naruto wakame udon, etc. Reizenji Temple is the perfect place to take your first step on a pilgrimage, or to go out for some delicious udon. Please come and visit us with all your heart.