Zentsū-ji, Zentsuji

Name: Zentsū-ji
Address: Zentsuji, Japan
Telephone: +81 877-62-0111

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The Byōbuura Gogakusan Tanjō-in Zentsū-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect in Zentsūji, Kagawa, Japan. It was established in 807 by Kūkai, founder of Shingon Buddhism, who was born where the temple now stands. The oldest structure, the Shakadō Hall, dates to around 1677. ()

Local name: 善通寺 Completed: 807 (1217 years ago)Coordinates: 34°13'30"N, 133°46'26"E

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Nearby attractions include: Kotohira-gū, Pikara Stadium, Marugame Castle, Konpira-san.

3.5 miSE
Shinto shrine on the side of Mount Zōzu
Kotohira-gū, Kotohira
89 min walk • Nestled in the quaint town of Kotohira in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, Kotohira-gū, also known as Kompira-san, is a revered Shinto shrine that beckons pilgrims and tourists alike with its blend of spiritual heritage and natural beauty.
2.6 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Pikara Stadium, Marugame
67 min walk • Pikara Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Marugame, Kagawa, Japan, formally called Kagawa Marugame Stadium. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 30,099 people. The stadium was built in 1997. It was formerly known as Kagawa Marugame Stadium.
4.5 miN
Forts and castles, Museum, Historical place
Marugame Castle, Marugame
115 min walk • Marugame Castle, also known as Kameyama Castle and Horai Castle, is a hirayama shiro located in Marugame, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan.
3.7 miSE
Historical place, Concerts and shows, Kabuki theatre
Konpira-san, Kotohira
96 min walk • The Konpira Grand Theatre, also known as the Kanamaru-za is a restored Kabuki theatre in Kotohira, Kagawa, on the island of Shikoku, Japan. It was originally constructed in 1835, and is the oldest kabuki theatre in Japan. Kabuki plays are performed for one month each year, usually in April.
5.8 miNE
Town, Area
Utazu, Marugame
148 min walk • Utazu is a town located in Ayauta District, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of May 1, 2012, the town has an estimated population of 18,448, with 8,100 households, and a population density of 2,286.00 persons per km². The total area is 8.07 km².
3.9 miSE
Bridge
Sayabashi, Kotohira
99 min walk • Sheath Bridge is a bridge over the Kanakura River in Kotohira-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is a copper-roofed bridge with double gabled gables and a staggered gable on the upper roof.
2.9 miW
Temple
Mi gu si
74 min walk • Yatani-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple with the rank of Daihonzan of the Shingon Sect in Mino-cho, Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture. The main hall of the temple is located about 225 meters up the hillside of Mt.
6.7 miSE
Dam
Mannoike Dam
171 min walk • Mannoike Dam is a dam in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, completed in 1959.
4.5 miSE
Town
Mannō
115 min walk • Mannō is a town located in Nakatado District, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of September 2011, the town has an estimated population of 19,933. The total area is 194.33 km².
0.5 miE
Universities and schools
Shikoku Gakuin University, Zentsuji
14 min walk • Shikoku Gakuin University is a private university in Zentsūji, Kagawa, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1949.
3.2 miNW
Town
Tadotsu
82 min walk • Tadotsu is a town located in Nakatado District, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of May 2017, the town has an estimated population of 23,618 and a density of 970 persons per km². The total area is 24.38 km².

Zentsū-ji, Zentsuji

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Zentsū-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)