68th Sacred Grounds Temple Jinkei-in

Flow of the course

About this spot

Jinkei-in, the 68th sacred grounds temple, and Kannonji, the 69th sacred grounds temple of the Shikoku 88 Sacred Temples, stand side by side within the same grounds—the only such site in the entire nation. The grounds, reached by climbing stone steps, are filled with serene air surrounded by greenery, offering a place to escape the summer bustle and catch your breath. Jinkei-in's main hall features modern architecture, while Kannonji displays traditional pagoda structures in a striking contrast. This is also the temple that gave its name to Kannonji City and is a historic site closely connected to the name of tonight's fireworks festival. After paying your respects, you can walk directly toward the Senda River.

Tips

Approximately 15 minutes on foot from Ariake Beach, or a few minutes by car. Entry to the grounds is free. There are stone steps, so please be careful with your footing if walking with small children. On fireworks day, roads around the grounds become congested after evening, so it's recommended to complete your visit while it's still light.

Best time to visit

Approximately 1 hour. You can visit at a leisurely pace during the quiet hours before dusk.

Access & map

〒768-0061 Kannonji City, Kagawa Prefecture, Hachiman-cho 1-chome 2−7