2025 Zentsuji Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

🇯🇵 [Kagawa Prefecture] Mandala Temple, 72nd Temple of the 88 Shikoku Pilgrimage Mandala Temple, the 72nd temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, is an old temple that was the clan temple of the Saeki clan, ancestors of Kobo Daishi. It is said that in 807, Kukai enshrined a mandala, worshiped Dainichi Nyorai, and prepared the temple. In the temple grounds, there is also a "Daytime Rest Stone" where Saigyo Hoshi is said to have taken a nap when he visited the temple in 1168. It is said that there is no end to the number of people who worship the statue of Kasamatsu Daishi, carved from the trunk of a dead pine tree in 2002, and reminisce about Kasamatsu in the past (^^)

Want to go to Japan during the Qingming Festival holiday? Take a look at this super practical 5-day travel guide to help you easily enjoy Japan without any pitfalls! -- 🏃‍♀️Itinerary: Day 1: Depart from Shanghai to Japan and arrive at Takamatsu Airport. After arranging your hotel, you can start your trip to Japan! Day 2: Kotohira-gu Shrine -> Zentsuji Temple -> Takamatsu Castle Visit the mysterious Kotohira-gu Shrine and feel the ancient religious atmosphere; then visit the historic Zentsu-ji Temple to experience the profound cultural heritage; finally, visit the magnificent Takamatsu Castle and appreciate the charm of the ancient Japanese city. Day 3: Kankakei -> Shodoshima Olive Park -> Angel Road First, stroll along Kanxiakei to enjoy the charming natural scenery; then go to Shodoshima Olive Park to experience the unique island climate; finally, walk along Angel Road to enjoy the caress of the sea breeze and the sea view in the distance. Day 4: Ritsurin Garden Spend the whole day exploring Ritsurin Garden, one of Japan's most famous parks with its unique garden scenery, where you can enjoy the tranquility and harmony of nature. Day 5: Transfer from the hotel to Takamatsu Airport and take a flight back to Shanghai, ending your pleasant trip to Japan. 🛫 -- 🧳 Travel checklist: What should I prepare for a trip to Japan? 📞 🇯🇵A local phone card is necessary for easy communication and to prevent getting lost. 🔌 A travel adapter is essential. Japan's voltage is 100V, so don't forget to bring a converter. 🪪 Be sure to bring your documents, including your passport and visa, so you can travel without worries. 👗 If you are going to Japan in March, bring some spring and autumn clothes. Windbreakers and thin jackets are very practical. 🔋 Chargers and power banks are essential, as are mobile phones and cameras. 💊 Always carry your medicine with you, just in case. It is important to travel healthy. -- Friends who like traveling in Japan, don’t forget to like and collect this post so you won’t get lost next time you come to Japan!

| Popular routes revealed. 5-day Japan trip, explore Tokyo and Osaka! Super practical guide to help you experience Japan with ease. Get your travel tips now! -------- 🌈 Itinerary: Day 1: Depart from Shanghai - Arrive at Takamatsu Airport and start your Shikoku trip! Check in to your hotel and enjoy some free time. Day 2: Visit Kotohira-gu Shrine, a historic shrine, and experience the charm of Japanese culture. Day 3: Yashima - Ando Museum - Shikoku Aquarium - Chichibugahama Beach - Zentsu-ji Temple. A full day of activities, from natural scenery to art and culture, experience the diversity of Shikoku. Day 4: Soy Sauce Village - Shodoshima Olive Park - Angel Road. Learn about traditional Japanese crafts and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature on Shodoshima. Day 5: Depart from your hotel - Takamatsu Airport. End your wonderful Shikoku trip and fly back to Shanghai. See you next time! -------- Travel essentials: 🎒 Don't forget to bring these things when traveling to Japan! 📞 Prepare a SIM card for easy internet access and calls. 🔌 A plug adapter is essential as Japan uses a different voltage. 🪪 Bring your documents, including your passport and visa. 👔 Japan is a bit cold in November, so bring a thick coat and warm clothes. 🔋 Don't forget your charger to keep your devices charged! -------- 🌟 Don't forget to follow me for more Japan travel tips to make your trip even more amazing! 🌸

🇯🇵 [Kagawa Prefecture] Kanakuraji Temple, 76th temple of the 88 Shikoku Pilgrimage 76th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage (^^) The birthplace of Chisho Daishi (Enchin), the son of Kobo Daishi's niece and the founder of the Tendaijimon sect! The main image of Yakushi Nyorai is said to have been made by Enchin (^^) To the left of the main hall stands the Kariteido Hall, where Kariteiboson (Kishimojin), who is associated with Enchin, is enshrined. It is also famous for being the lodgings of General Nogi Maresuke when he founded the former 11th Army Division in 1896! [Location] 1160 Kanazouji-cho, Zentsuji-shi, Kagawa [Access] Approx. 8-minute walk from Kanazouji Station exit Approx. 35-minute walk from Zentsuji Station exit Approx. 47-minute walk from Tadotsu Station exit #0 Yen Trip January 2025

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Shikoku is the hometown of Kukai, the Great Master of Buddhism, and Zentsuji Temple is the birthplace of Kukai. Many tourists visit Zentsuji Temple as a pilgrimage site during the Shikoku Pilgrimage to pay their respects. Among the 88 sacred sites in Shikoku, sites 1 to 88 all have deep connections with Kobo Daishi. Kobo Daishi was born in Zentsuji, the 75th temple. You may think this number is strange, but the pilgrimage starts from Tokushima, passes through Kochi, Ehime, and finally reaches Kagawa, connecting all the prefectures of Shikoku into one "yen", which has nothing to do with the number. The pilgrimage does not need to be carried out according to the numbering. Those coming from afar can also start the pilgrimage from Zentsuji Temple. Among the 88 sacred sites in Shikoku, some are hidden in the hills or on the top of the mountain, some are on the coastline and beside the river, and some are hidden in the bamboo forest. All of them are places worth visiting. #ChristmasDestinations2024

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DAY 31: Fun in Zentsuji Temple City Zentsuji City is one of the three holy places in Shikoku. It is the birthplace of Kobo Daishi. This year coincides with the 1,250th anniversary of the birth of Daishi. During this period, everyone who visits the sutras has special bead seals to collect, and I also bought them here. The cassock that is exclusive to Zentsuji Temple will be used as a worship item to fulfill your wishes at the 88th Temple. Departing from the hotel in the early morning, we planned to visit the scenic spots near the city. In the 31st year of Meiji, "Nogikan" was the headquarters of the 11th Army Division. Today, historical relics from that time are still preserved for tourists to visit. Nogikanori is The first division commander served from October 31 to May 34. During this period, he was stationed at Zentsuji base, so this building is called "Nogikan". The items displayed in the museum include: old army weapons, old army The 11th Division's related materials, records of past division commanders, division commander's office and reception room, old army and navy related materials (Sundew War, Pacific War and Kamikaze...etc.), Self-Defense Forces related materials, the collection is quite large. It is rich and will be accompanied by a dedicated tour guide. It is currently the residence of the 14th Brigade of the Ground Self-Defense Force. There are guards standing guard at the door. You can enter by simply filling in the registration book. In addition, there are Kagawa Prefecture's "Gokoku Shrine" and the famous "Ofuyama Tumulus" nearby. This tumulus is the first keyhole-shaped tumulus discovered in Shikoku. It was built in the early sixth century. There is an iron gate at the entrance, so you can't go inside, but you can climb the stone stairs to the top of the ancient tomb and you can see the fire on the mountain, Nakayama, Mt. Osamu, Mt. Hoshi, Mt. Zentsuji, the five-story pagoda of Zentsu-ji Temple, Sanuki Fuji and Se The Todohashi Bridge is in full view. Attractions: Nogi Shrine, Kagawa Prefecture Gokoku Shrine, ruins of the old Army 11th Division Headquarters, Nogikan, old Army 11th Division Armory, Otofuyama Tumulus Accommodation: Zentsuji Temple City, Zentsuji City Today’s riding mileage: 0 kilometers Cumulative riding mileage: 1814 kilometers #Japan #四国 #四国平路 #四国Banlutonghaohui #Seto内海 #Shikokudisease #德岛 #apolingchang #kochi #Tosa神场 #爱hime #sanukishinjang #香川 #伊yospiritual field #biketrip #二人行 #公法师 #南无大师极光天 #四国Banlu88燇sho #yubianlu #shimaamikaido #小豆岛 #Setouchi National Park #Don’t ask me how much it costs to travel #Ask yourself how many years of youth you have left #japan #tokushima #kochi #ehime #takematsu #TravelCoolExperience

DAY 30: There are often friends who are interested in pilgrimage, but cannot spare a long time. If they want to experience the feeling of pilgrimage in one day, I would recommend the part of yesterday and today's itinerary, which is from No. 71 Mitaniji Temple to No. 77 Doryuji Temple. The total length is only 16 kilometers, and the distance between temples is about 300 meters to 5 kilometers. In this journey, only No. 71 to No. 72 has a downhill slope, and there is a small hill slope between No. 72 and No. 73. Most of the other roads are asphalt roads in the city. Along the way, you can also visit the Haiku Tea House below No. 71, and you can also visit No. 75 Zentsuji Temple (the largest of the 88, and one of the three major sacred sites of Kobo Daishi), which is very suitable for sightseeing purposes. For transportation, you can take the Yosan Line to Mino Station and walk 3.3 kilometers to reach Mitani Temple. At the end, walk about 1.2 kilometers from Doryuji Temple to Tadotsu Station on the Yosan Line. Friends who are interested in experiencing it can give it a try. After the walk, don't forget to eat a bowl of delicious Sanuki Oolong as a reward for yourself. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

DAY 29: Yesterday, I visited the 12th to 15th of the Bekko Shrines. I rode eastward from Ehime Prefecture to Miyoshi City in Tokushima Prefecture. Today, I returned northward from Tokushima Prefecture to Kagawa Prefecture, continuing the journey of "Kagawa Nirvana Dojo" with Kobo Daishi and his companions. The first stop was to challenge the most difficult shrine among the Shikoku Shrines - Unbeji Temple (900 meters above sea level). When the weather is clear, you can see the scenery of Tokushima, Kochi and Takamatsu from afar, and you can also see the Kenzan and Ishizuchi mountain ranges. Today's worship itinerary was successfully completed with the solemn back of Kobo Daishi and the scenery of the village of Zentsuji City. When ringing the bell of happiness at Deshakaji Okunoin, I also truly realized what "happiness" is. In fact, it is not "having" but "not having". In the past, I always interpreted happiness as what I "have": having a car, a house, money, and power. But happiness is actually "nothing": no worries, no concerns, no illness, no disasters. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

I went to "Kamaage Udon Nagata in Konoka" in Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture ((((((っ･ω･)っ I thought it would be quieter if I went at 1:30pm, but there was a huge line ∑(º ﾛ º๑)❢❢ I waited in line for an hour and a half before I was able to get a seat until 3pm ( ᷇࿀ ᷆ ს ) If you want to eat udon in Kagawa, it's definitely better to line up before they open and eat early ∑d(≧▽≦*) I ordered a large #kamaage udon (人•͈ᴗ•͈) The bowl is full of freshly boiled, shiny udon noodles♡Kyaa (∀〃(〃∀)Kyaa♡ The chewy noodles are very smooth (๑⃙⃘´༥`๑⃙⃘) The soup is in a tokkuri and is very hot, so be careful Scallions, ginger, ground sesame, and chili pepper are available for free on the table Personally, I would be happy if they also had a wide selection of side dishes like tempura ε٩(๑>ω<)۶з 🥢Menu🥢 Large Udon Kamaage: 500 yen 🏍Kamaage Udon Nagata in Konoka🏍 Address: 1180 Kanazoujicho, Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture Opening hours: 9:00-15:00 Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays #Travelingwithme #Shinobichan

🎏 Zentsuji, located at 3-3-1 Zentsujicho, Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, is a temple established by Kobo Daishi, the founder of the Shingon sect, upon his return from China in 807 at his birthplace. Along with Kyoto's To-ji and Koyasan in Wakayama Prefecture, it is one of the three great historical sites associated with Kobo Daishi. Additionally, it is the seventy-fifth location of the Shikoku Pilgrimage's eighty-eight sacred sites. The temple has a history of 1200 years and is part of the pilgrimage route, featuring a magnificent bell tower. The entire site is quite large, and the ancient camphor trees, some over a thousand years old, are also quite impressive. The Aoyama across from Zentsuji (see photos 11 and 12) is also a popular hiking spot.