Hotsumisakiji Temple
In Japanese: 最御崎寺
Temple 24 of the Shikoku pilgrimage, on the hill above Cape Muroto, said to have been founded by Kukai in 807. Its treasure hall holds Important Cultural Properties such as a stone seated Nyoirin Kannon.
Nearby
- Cape Muroto ≈ 10 min by car
- Kiragawa Old Town ≈ 40 min by car
- Monet's Garden Marmottan in Kitagawa Village ≈ 1 h by car
- Yanase Forest Railway Heritage (Myojinguchi Bridge) ≈ 1 h 15 min by car
- Aki Doi Kachu Samurai District ≈ 1 h 25 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- From Nahari Sta., Kochi Tobu Kotsu bus (for Murotomisaki/Kannoura) about 50 min to Skyline Noboriguchi, then about 25 min walk
- Good to know
- Temple lodging available. Free parking for 37 cars (7:00–17:00)
- Time needed
- 40 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info