The garden of Chikurin temple is one of the famous beautiful gardens in Kochi. You can try Sutra writing while looking out over the beautify garden. After Sutra writing, you can enjoy the view of the garden with green tea and sweets, and enjoy the blissful feeling. After that, monks will guide you to the main temple while you enjoy the seasonal view. At the main temple, you will read sutras with monks and make dedications to Buddha. You can enjoy this unique and experience at this power spot.
- Operating periodall year (We cannot hold tour due to Temple events.)
- Timewithin 10:00~16:00
- PlaceKochi city Chikurin Temple (meet there• break up there) (We meet at the public hall in Yanagino for groups over 30.)
- Participants40 (contact us in case of group tour)
- Minimum participants2
- AttendantsNo (Staff will manage there.)
- Qualifying ageover primary school age
- The deadline for reservation18:00 of the day before (contact us in case of group tour)
Program details
- Sutra writing
- petit tea time while looking at nice view of the garden
- dedication of Sutra to Buddha
- guide by monks around Chikurin Temple (power spot)
When you do the Sutra copying…
The healing power is drawn out and your heart and body will be relax.
What is Chikurin Temple?
This is one of the best and historical temples (300 years old) in Kochi. Only this temple among the Shikoku 88 sacred places is dedicated to Monju Bosatsu. This Buddha is the oldest in Japan, and famous as wisdom Buddha. There are some power spots here.
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Experience of Sutra copying
Look out over seasonal scenery of the garden, and listen to stories about Chikurin Temple.
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Dedicate Sutra and read Heart Sutra.
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Take a walk in the power spot.
You walk around the power spot with monk.
