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Shosanji

Tokushima · Kamiyama · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 焼山寺

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WHAT TO DOShosanji

The first hard stretch, called a pilgrim-breaker. It stands at 700 metres.

WHERETokushima

East · Kamiyama

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The first hard stretch, called a pilgrim-breaker. It stands at 700 metres.

About this place

Shōsan-ji (焼山寺) or Shozan-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Kamiyama, Tokushima. It is the 12th temple in the 88 temple Shikoku Pilgrimage. At at elevation of 706 metres, it is the second highest temple of the pilgrimage.

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Founded:815 (traditional) Shrine rank:Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, Temple No. 12 Blessings:Mountain worship

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