ABOUT
About this spot
Juraku-ji is a Koyasan Shingon-sect temple in Tonase, Awa City, Tokushima Prefecture. Its mountain name is Komyozan, its sub-name is Rengein, and its principal image is Amida Nyorai. As Temple No. 7 of the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage, it is visited by many pilgrims early in their journey. It is close to the Tonase Interchange on the Tokushima Expressway. According to temple tradition, Kobo Daishi (Kukai) had a vision of Amida Nyorai here during the Daido era and carved it into a camphor tree. The name refers to the ten pleasures of the Pure Land. The halls were burned down in 1582 by the army of Chosokabe Motochika, but the principal image was carried to safety, and the temple was rebuilt at its present site in 1635. A highlight is the middle gate, whose upper floor enshrines Aizen Myoo; its two entrances are associated with forming good ties and cutting bad ones. The main hall was rebuilt in 1994. In front of it stands a Jizo statue believed to help with eye ailments. The seal office is open 8:00-17:00 in most guides (this may vary by season). The temple has a lodging hall and free parking. Temple No. 6, Anraku-ji, is about 1.2 km away, and No. 8, Kumadani-ji, about 4.2 km. It is about 6.4 km from the nearest station, JR Ushijima Station, so a taxi or car is needed.
Last updated October 26, 2026