Yakuriji Temple: A Mountaintop Sanctuary
Discover Yakuriji Temple: A spiritual journey amidst breathtaking views and ancient legends on Shikoku's sacred Mt. Goken.
Yakuriji Temple, the 85th temple on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, sits atop Mt. Goken, offering stunning views and a rich history dating back to 829 AD. Accessible by cable car or a scenic hike, this sacred site features a main hall, Daishi Hall, and the unique Chujobo Hall, home to one of Kagawa's legendary tengu.
A brief summary to YAKURIJI
- 3416 Murecho Mure, Takamatsu, Murecho Mure, Kagawa, 761-0121, JP
- +8187-845-9603
- Visit website
- Monday 8 am-5 pm
- Tuesday 8 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 8 am-5 pm
- Thursday 8 am-5 pm
- Friday 8 am-5 pm
- Saturday 8 am-5 pm
- Sunday 8 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Take the Yakuri Cable Line for a scenic and convenient ride to the temple, enjoying views of Yashima and the Seto Inland Sea.
- Wear comfortable shoes if you plan to hike to the temple, as the trail can be steep in sections.
- Visit the Chujobo Hall to see the tengu enshrined there and learn about the local legends associated with these mountain goblins.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Kotoden Yakuri Station, it's approximately a 25-minute walk to the Yakuri Cable Car 'Yakuri-Tozanguchi Station'. From there, take the 4-minute cable car ride to the top. The cable car costs ¥1,000 for a round trip.
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Driving
From the Sanuki-Miki Interchange, take Route 11 to Mure Town. Turn left in front of the Kotoden Yakuri Station on Prefectural Route 36, then turn right at the T-junction with a sign to the Cable Tozanguchi Station. Free parking is available at the base of the cable car.
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Walking
For those arriving on foot via the Shikoku Pilgrimage trail, the path to Yakuriji Temple is well-marked. Be prepared for a moderately challenging hike uphill. From Yakuri station it is approximately a 20 minute hike.
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