Ryozenji Temple

Josh Wilson 4 months ago

It’s beautiful and the temple is well looked after. But don’t buy your gear at the temple shop next door. I’m not sure who owns it, the temple or an Independant owner. I walked the pilgrimage for 44 days, everything was destroyed except the staff. Cheap paper for the prayer slips. Bag fell apart within days. The pilgrim walking staff did okay. First time it rained the purple ran from the tassel on the beads, covering me in purple dye. Incense carry case broke. This is a wonderful opportunity to promote Japanese manufacturing and craftsmanship, which is great, but instead they sell you badly made items that likely offer a better margin. The shop misrepresents Japan and the pilgrimage, so sad, that this has been overlooked, it could be a wonderful opportunity.

Roy Chan 7 months ago

A beautiful shrine. It is the starting point of the traditional shikokuhenro - lots to visit inside and the main shrine was stunning - you can light a candle with wishes (already) printed on it. Make sure to buy a bag of fish food to feed the lovely fish in the pond as well.

Andy Kang 11 months ago

Small temple but with a unique ambience. Especially beautiful during sakura blooming season

Sophie Solioz 12 months ago

Amazing temple!! It's one of the most beautiful I've seen. Definitely recommend a visit.

Dar S 4 years ago

Good and large temple to start off shikoku henro pilgrimage, you can go down un bando station and theres a blue line that marks you the way to it. Also theres a shop were they sell multiple accesories, typical clothing, stamp books...a lot of history in temple 1