24th Temple: Murotozan Myojoin, Hotsumisakiji

The first sacred site in Kochi Prefecture. It is located at the top of Cape Muroto, where Mikurodo Cave, where the young Kobo Daishi Kukai is said to have practiced asceticism, is located. On Cape Muroto, the 26th temple Kongocho-ji, which faces east to west, is called "Sai-ji" and Sai-misaki-ji is called "Toshi-ji," and the temple name is written as Toshi-ji on the sutra book and other documents. A cultural asset that constitutes the Japan Heritage "Shikoku Henro - A circular pilgrimage route and a unique pilgrimage culture" [Sacred hymn] To-ji Temple where the morning star rises, how can I ever be lost in the darkness? [Denomination] Shingon Buddhism Buzan-ha [Principal image] Kokuzo Bosatsu [Founder] Kobo Daishi [Established] Daido 2 (807) [Mantra] Noubou akyasha kyarabaya on arikiya maribori sowaka Annual events First festival: January 13th Temple lodgings: Yes (100 people)