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Would you like to wear a pilgrim costume, walk along the pilgrimage route, and enjoy the gourmet food and scenery?

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Speaking of Shikoku, it's a pilgrimage! Would you like to wear a pilgrim's costume and walk the pilgrim route?

First, let's rent a pilgrim costume at the Nankoku City Tourism Association on the 3rd floor of Nankoku City Hall! Rentals are available for up to one week. *Rental and return requests are only accepted on weekdays.Cleaning fee is included in the rental fee.Pilgrimage costume rental page

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Nankoku City Tourism Association

Let's head to the 29th temple, Tosa Kokubunji, from the Nankoku City Tourism Association.

As you walk along the pilgrimage path, you will find a manju shop standing in front of the "henro stone" that marks the pilgrimage path!

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Henroi Manju

Go a little off the pilgrimage route and take a break in a footbath that uses recycled energy from an incineration plant.

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Mahoroba no Yu (footbath)

Your whole body will be warm from your feet up. There are restrooms, so take your time.

Let's go to Kokubunji!

Kokubun River flows in front of Kokubunji Temple. In the days when there were no bridges like we have today, the only way to cross the Kokubun River was by boat. This "Jizo Watashi" still retains the vestiges of those days.

A splendid mountain gate! We arrived at Tosa Kokubunji.

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Tosa Kokubunji

Go through the Sanmon gate and walk down the cobblestone road to reach the main hall. First, pay your sutra here and then go to the Daishido Hall next door.

Please go to the pay office and fill out the form on the spot. You will be fascinated by the beautiful calligraphy.

Enjoy Matcha inside Kokubunji Temple

Here at Kokubunji, you can enjoy matcha while looking out at the beautiful garden. Why not enjoy traditional matcha while admiring the seasonal scenery?

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Tosa Kokubunji Temple Cafe

Let's spend a luxurious time.

After this...

You can end your pilgrimage experience here and return your pilgrim costume. You can extend your trip a little further and go to the next temple number 30, Zenrakuji Temple, and then head towards Kochi city.Now, what should you do?

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We disseminate tourist information, attract tourists, and promote local products in Nankoku City, Kochi Prefecture. We recommend a trip to feel the history at Tosa Kokubunji and Zenshimineji, which are famous spots on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. The gamecock hotpot made with gamefowl is a must-try.

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