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The Henro route now leave the coast side and I’m now walking through the countryside. That is also good. Compared to Tokushima, I feel that Kochi has fewer resting places for pilgrims to sit down casually.
When the Henro route goes into the town, I often lost the route because sometimes the route goes into the backside of the house like shown in the picture. If I don’t see the red sign post for 5-10 minutes, then I have to think that I’m lost 🙂
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At guest house, I enjoyed Japanese-style dinner (especially with nice fishes) a lot, but I now missed western-style meal. I eventually found stylish café before arriving at No.29 Kokubun-ji, and had curry rice for lunch 🙂
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The No.29 Kokubun-ji is one of 4 Kokubun-ji located in each Shikoku prefecture. This is the one in Tosa (Kochi prefecture), so it’s called Tosa Kokubun-ji.
The main gate of Kokubun-ji is quite impressive, in which I found this interesting Nio-statue. It usually has angry face, but it’s more like laughing and it also looks bit childish.
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Unlike the other place, pilgrims are not allowed to ring the bell at this temple.
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The main temple, although simple on the outside, is elegant and quiet, with a sense of history and a nice atmosphere with the weeping cherry trees next to it. One pilgrim kneel down and pray fervently.
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Dedicated to | Senjyu-Kanzeon-Bosatsu (千手観音菩薩) |
Founded by | Gyoki-Bosatsu (行基菩薩) |
Denomination | Shingon-sect Chisan-group (真言宗智山派) |
Mantra | おん ばざらたらま きりく On Bazaratarama Kiriku |
Next temple | No.30 Zenraku-ji (6.9 Km away) |
Previous temple | No.28 Dainichi-ji (9.2 Km away) |
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