Buddhist temple
Godaisan Chikurin-ji
五台山 竹林寺（ごだいさん／ちくりんじ）
Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture
Temple No. 31 of the Shikoku pilgrimage, which enshrines Monju Bosatsu, the bodhisattva of wisdom. It passes down a founding story connected with Mount Wutai (Godaisan) in China.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal image: Monju Bosatsu / Tradition of Kōbō Daishi's training
History and things to know
According to the temple's origin story, following a dream of Emperor Shōmu, Gyōki searched for a sacred place resembling Mount Wutai and founded the temple here. There is also a tradition that Kōbō Daishi visited and trained here.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 五台山 竹林寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-16 確認）
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