Awa Kokubun-ji (Tokushima)
| Awa Kokubun-ji | |
|---|---|
阿波国分寺 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Sect | Sōtō Zen[1] |
| Deity | Yakushi Nyorai |
| Rite | Mantra: On korokoro sendari matōgi sowaka |
| Location | |
| Location | Tokushima, Tokushima |
| Country | Japan |
Interactive map of Awa Kokubun-ji | |
| Coordinates | 34°3′20.2″N 134°28′25″E / 34.055611°N 134.47361°E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Gyōki (by tradition) |
| Completed | 815 |
Awa Kokubun-ji (阿波国分寺) is a Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple in Tokushima, Tokushima. It is the 15th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.[1][2]
History
Awa Kokubun-ji is the Kokubun-ji (provincial temples, one in each province of Japan) for Awa Province. Gyōki is said to have carved the principal image of Yakushi Nyorai. These temples were designated by Emperor Shōmu. It was originally of the Hosso sect, but changed to the Shingon sect when Kukai visited the temple. Later, it became part of the Sōtō Zen sect.[1]
Nearby is the Awa Kokubunni-ji ruins, the site of a nunnery also established as part of Emperor Shōmu's efforts.
Cultural Properties
The temple's garden is a Nationally Designated Cultural Property.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Yakuouzan Konjikiin Kokubunji – Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage". Retrieved October 29, 2025.
- ^ "Temple 15, Kokubunji｜What to See & Do｜Tourism SHIKOKU". Shikoku Tourism. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
- ^ "国指定文化財等データベース". kunishitei.bunka.go.jp. Retrieved October 29, 2025.