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Where Kukai trained in a cave, and from whose opening - sky and sea only - he is said to have taken his name.
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Hotsumisaki-ji (最御崎寺) is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in Muroto, Kōchi, Japan. It is the 24th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, and the first located in Kochi, representing the start of the "austerity and discipline" (修行, shugyō) stage of the pilgrimage.
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Founded / opened：807 Highlights / collection：Shikoku Pilgrimage Temple No. 24, Cave where Kukai attained enlightenment Genre：Architecture, Antique art and Buddhist art
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