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Shosan-ji Summer Festival 2026
Sarah ChaneyAugust 30th is the Buddhist memorial festival at Shikoku's 12th temple, Shousan-ji, which is one of the 88 temples on a pilgrimage route.
Shosanji Temple (焼山寺), Also known as the Burning MouAbout 50 kilometers away from the start of the pilgrimage is the Shosanji Temple, the twelfth temple of the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage, on a mountain top 800 meters above sea level.
Shosanji means "" Burning Mountain Temple "" and refers to an ancient legend about a fiery dragon who lived on the mountain and terrorized the locals by setting the whole mountain on fire. The legendary ascetic En no Gyoja, who possessed magical powers, visited the mountain, displaced the dragon, and then founded the temple.
A century later, when Kobo Daishi visited the mountain, the mountain was once again on fire caused by the dragon, and Kobo Daishi successfully kept the dragon trapped in a cave. The main deity of the temple is a Kokuzo Bosatsu, the "wish-fulfilling Buddha" who helped Kobo Daishi defeat the dragon.ntain Temple is the 12th temple of the Shikoku pilgrimage.
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To get there by public transport, catch a Yorii-naka bound bus from Tokushima station and ride till end of the line. From there change buses to one going to Shosanji, from the Shosanji bus stop it is about a 90 minute walk. Alternately, it's a beautiful hike from Temple eleven over well marked trails and with spectacular views (allow 4-6 hours).
August 30th is the Buddhist memorial festival at Shikoku's 12th temple, Shousan-ji, which is one of the 88 temples on a pilgrimage route.
Temple twelve in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Burning Mountain Temple.
I visited the 12th Temple of the Shikoku pilgrimage on my motorcycle. The temple hidden in the mist was a thing of beauty.
Saya mengunjungi kuil ke 12 dalam perjalanan ziarah Shikoku dengan mengendarai sepeda motor. Kuil yang disselimuti kabut terlihat sangat indah.
J'ai visité le douzième temple du pèlerinage de Shikoku à moto, le temple Shousan-ji. Le temple caché dans la brume était vraiment magnifique.
Visitei o 12º Templo da peregrinação de Shikoku na minha mota. O templo oculto no nevoeiro foi qualquer coisa de pura beleza.
I visited the 12th Temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage by motorcycle on a winter day. The buildings and the statues there were all covered with snow.
12 место паломничества я посетил на мотоцикле, любуясь сакурой. Окутанный туманной дымкой храм приобрёл фантастический вид
Я приехал в 12 священное место моего паломничества в Сикоку зимним днём. Поэтому и знание и статуи полностью покрыты снегом
August 30th is the Buddhist memorial festival at Shikoku's 12th temple, Shousan-ji, which is one of the 88 temples on a pilgrimage route.
ผมเข้าเยี่ยมชมวัดโชะอุซาน-จิ (Shousan-ji) เป็นวัดแสวงบุญอันดับที่ 12 บนเส้นทางแสวงบุญชิโกะกุโดยรถจักรยานยนต์ ภาพวัดโชะอุซาน-จิ ที่ซ่อนอยู่ในสายหมอกเป็นภาพที่งดงามมาก
Le douzième temple du pèlerinage de Shikoku est également connu sous le nom de "Burning Mountain Temple".
Kuil kedua belas pada ziarah Shikoku Ohenro juga dikenal sebagai Kuil Gunung Terbakar.
วัดแสวงบุญชิโกะกุ โอะเฮ็นโระอันดับที่ 12 หรือรู้จักกันในนาม วัดแห่งภูเขาที่เผาไม้ (Burning Mountain)
Le 30 août correspond au service commémoratif annuel bouddhiste du Shôsan-ji, qui est le douzième des 88 temples du pèlerinage de Shikoku.
Tôi đã viếng thăm ngôi chùa thứ 12 trong chuyến thăm Shikoku bằng xe máy vào một ngày mùa đông. Các tòa nhà và những bức tượng ở đó đều phủ đầy tuyết.
Tôi đã đến thăm ngôi chùa thứ 12 của cuộc hành hương Shikoku bằng xe máy. Ngôi chùa ẩn mình trong sương quả thực là một cảnh đẹp.
Ngày 30 tháng 8 là lễ hội tưởng niệm Phật giáo tại ngôi chùa thứ 12 của Shikoku, Shousan-ji, là một trong 88 ngôi chùa trên tuyến hành hương.
The food from Tokushima has a lively history, often relating to local folklore and legends. Read on to find out about the area’s culture-rich cuisine.
August 30th is the Buddhist memorial festival at Shikoku's 12th temple, Shousan-ji, which is one of the 88 temples on a pilgrimage route.
Temple twelve in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Burning Mountain Temple.
