Zentsuji Temple

In Japanese: 総本山善通寺

Birthplace of Kobo Daishi (Kukai) and Temple 75 of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The vast grounds have two halves, with a five-storey pagoda in the eastern half.

Nearby

Kotohiragu Shrine (Konpira-san) ≈ 20 min by car
Kanamaruza (Old Konpira Grand Theatre) ≈ 20 min by car
Marugame Castle ≈ 25 min by car
Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art (MIMOCA) ≈ 25 min by car
Shishijima Island (Giant Camphor Tree) ≈ 30 min by car

Travel times are rough estimates by car.

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Getting there: About 20 min walk from JR Zentsuji Sta.
Fee: Grounds free; Kaidan-meguri tunnel and treasure hall 700 yen
Good to know: Main hall open 7:00–17:00
Time needed: 1 h 30 min

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Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info