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Kongofukuji Temple

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Kongofukuji Temple

金剛福寺

Kochi · Shikoku

Temple 38 of the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage, founded in 822 by Kobo Daishi on the bluff above Cape Ashizuri; its grounds hold a garden, ponds, and stone Kannon carvings.

Why we picked it

Despite being a major pilgrimage waypoint, it sits at the end of the longest inter-temple stretch on the 88-temple route, so it draws pilgrims rather than mass tourism.

Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.4· 993 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free to enter the grounds; nominal fee for a goshuin temple stamp.
Nearest station
Nakamura Station
Website
kongoufukuji.com

Today

8:00–17:00Free

Stored weekly hours

Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

About 75-90 min by car from Nakamura Station via Route 321; infrequent buses also run from Nakamura/Sukumo to the Ashizuri Misaki stop.

Tags

templeshikoku pilgrimagehistory

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