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Okuboji

Kagawa · Sanuki · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 大窪寺

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WHAT TO DOOkuboji

The temple of fulfilment. Pilgrims leave their staffs here.

WHEREKagawa

Tosan · Sanuki

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The temple of fulfilment. Pilgrims leave their staffs here.

About this place

Ōkubo-ji (大窪寺) is a Shingon temple in Sanuki, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is Temple 88 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. Pilgrims leave their kongō-zue at the temple when completing the circuit. The Ōkubo-ji temple bell and pilgrim bells have been selected by the Ministry of the Environment as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan.

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Key facts

Founded:717 (traditional) Shrine rank:Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, Temple No. 88 Blessings:Rebirth

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