Zentsū-ji Temple
善通寺
- Address
- 香川県善通寺市善通寺町3-3-1
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History
Zentsū-ji's origin account links Kūkai, his father's donated land and a temple modeled on Chang'an's Qinglong Temple. Zentsū-ji and Tanjō-in operated separately until their Meiji-period union; it is now a Shingon head temple.
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Explore the grounds
An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.
Landmarks on this map
Five-storied Pagoda
A wooden pagoda completed in 1902, with the Five Wisdom Buddhas inside.
Great South Gate
The temple’s formal entrance on the south side of the eastern precinct.
Niō Gate
The western precinct’s guardian gate, listed as a registered cultural property.
Mikage Pond
Pond linked by temple tradition to Kūkai’s farewell portrait for his mother.
Great Camphor
One of the precinct’s great camphors designated as a prefectural natural monument.
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Visiting information
Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.
Getting there
The association lists on-site parking.