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Expansive Grounds of Kobo Daishi's Birthplace with Five-Story Pagoda
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Expansive Grounds of Kobo Daishi's Birthplace with Five-Story Pagoda

About this spot

Zentsuji Honzan is the main temple of the Shingon Zentsuji school and the 75th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, said to be the birthplace of Kobo Daishi Kukai. The vast grounds are divided into eastern and western sections, featuring a striking five-story pagoda about 45 meters tall and a grand camphor tree over 1,000 years old. The temple's treasure hall displays invaluable cultural artifacts associated with Kukai, offering insight into the deep history and spirituality. As one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Shikoku, it attracts countless visitors seeking spiritual connection and cultural enrichment.

Fireworks details

Name: 陸上自衛隊善通寺駐屯地花火大会

Date & time: 7/26 (Sun) 20:30–21:00

Venue: 善通寺市南町・陸上自衛隊善通寺駐屯地

Shells: approx. 1,000

2026年7月26日(日)20時30分から開催される、陸上自衛隊善通寺駐屯地の夏祭りを締めくくる花火大会です。約1,000発の花火が、20時30分から21時までの30分間、善通寺の夜空を彩ります。空海生誕の地として知られる寺町の夜空に打ち上がる花火は、地域に根差した自衛隊の夏祭りならではのあたたかい雰囲気を醸し出します。1日の締めくくりにふさわしい、家族の夏の思い出になるひとときです。

Tips

荒天時は中止または内容が変更となる場合があるため、当日の開催可否は事前に確認しましょう。終了後は周辺道路が大変混雑するため、余韻を楽しんでから時間差での帰宅がおすすめです。足元が暗いので、小さな懐中電灯があると安心です。

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Tips

Zentsuji Station is about a 15-minute walk away. Temple grounds are free to enter, though the treasure hall requires a separate admission fee. The grounds are expansive, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The next stop, the former Zentsuji Kaiko-sha, is within walking distance.

Best time to visit

Approximately 1.5 hours. The five-story pagoda is particularly photogenic in afternoon sunlight.

Access & map

〒765-0003 Kagawa Prefecture Zentsuji City Zentsuji-cho, 3-chome 3-1

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2026 JSDF Zentsuji Base Fireworks Festival - Full Day Experience

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