Day 1: No.2 Gokuraku-ji (極楽寺)

The main gate of No.2 Gokuraku-ji

During 1.4 Km short walk from No.1 Ryozen-ji, I noticed that there’re some sign posts for walking pilgrims, and it’s pretty easy to find a way to next temple.

A sign post to the next temple

There’re pretty big Japanese sedar called Chomei-sugi (長命杉) in Gokuraku-ji. It is said that Kobo-daishi founder of Shikoku Pilgrimage planted it.

Chomei-sugi

There’re relatively small number of pilgrims here, so now I can focus on reciting Sutra by myself. Indeed, it’s quite interesting experience, though I cannot do it well yet.

Reciting Sutra at the main temple of No.2 Gokuraku-ji

The temple stamp of No.2 Gokuraku-ji

Dedicated toAmida-nyorai (阿弥陀如来)
Founded byGyouki-bosatsu (行基菩薩)
DenominationShingon-sect Koya-group (真言宗高野派)
Mantraおん あみりた ていせい からうん
On Amirita Teisei Karaun
Next templeNo.3 Konsen-ji (2.6 Km away)
Previous templeNo.1 Ryozen-ji (1.4 Km away)
No.2 Gokuraku-ji