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3577 Godaisan, Kochi, 781-8125, Japan
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Chikurin-ji, meaning 'Bamboo Forest Temple,' stands near the summit of Mount Godai in Kochi and is the 31st temple on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, believed to have been founded in 724. A moss-covered approach leads to a graceful five-storied pagoda built entirely from hinoki cypress, alongside a 14th-century Chinese-influenced garden registered as a National Place of Scenic Beauty. The temple sits right next to the Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden, and its maple trees make it a standout autumn foliage destination.
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Tips
- The easiest way to get here is the My Yu Bus from Kochi Station, which takes about 25 minutes.
- Entry to the main temple grounds is free; a separate fee applies for the National Scenic Beauty garden and the treasure house.
- Pair it with the Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden next door for a relaxed half-day itinerary.
- November is prime time for autumn foliage — the Japanese maples on the temple grounds turn vivid gold and crimson.
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