Shōryūji Temple: A Sacred Site on the Shikoku Pilgrimage
Discover Shōryūji Temple, the 36th temple on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, a serene and historically rich Buddhist site in Tosa, Kochi, Japan.
Shōryūji Temple, also known as the Temple of the Green Dragon, is the 36th temple on the Shikoku Pilgrimage in Tosa, Kochi, Japan. Founded by Kōbō Daishi (Kūkai) in the Kōnin era (810-824), it commemorates his master Keika (Ch. Hui-kuo) and features the Honzon Acala, carved by Kōbō Daishi himself.
A brief summary to Shōryūji Temple
- 163 Usachoryu, Tosa, Usachoryu, Kochi, 781-1165, JP
- +8188-856-3010
- 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
- Wear comfortable shoes for climbing the long stairway to the main hall and Daishido.
- Visit during autumn for stunning views of the colorful foliage.
- Take time to explore the Okunoin, located 600 meters through the woods from the main temple.
Getting There
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Bus
From Kochi Station, take a Usa-bound bus and get off at the Skyline Iriguchi bus stop. From there, it is approximately a 40-minute walk to Shōryūji Temple. Bus fare is around ¥700-¥1000. A one-day ticket for the streetcar within the flat-rate zone is ¥500 for adults.
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Train
From Kochi (State), you can take a train from Gomen to Tosa-Kure Station. The train ride takes approximately 1 hour and 1 minute and costs between ¥2,300 and ¥3,400. From Tosa-Kure Station, take a taxi to Shōryūji Temple. The taxi fare will be approximately ¥4,000-¥6,000.
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