The Path from Kiyotaki-san to the Dragon
The Path from Kiyotaki-san to the Dragon
The path from Kiyotaki-san to the Dragon, which is located in Tosa City (west of Kochi City) is 18.6 km long, which makes for a worthwhile walk. Be careful of the steep slopes over Kiyotakiji Temple and Tsukaji Pass. Kiyotakiji Temple was founded by Gyoki in 723 by engraving Bhaisajyaguru. It is the 35th temple of the 88 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, and is known as a famous temple for warding off evil. Since the temple is located near the top of the mountain, many worshipers use their own car to reach. After going down Tsukaji Pass and passing through Usa (a fishing town), you will see the 645 m long Usa Ohashi Bridge. Before the bridge was built, it was the only pilgrimage route connected by sea among the 88 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, but now it is connected by land, leading to Seiryuji Temple, the 36th temple.
The Path from Kiyotaki-san to the Dragon（18.6km）
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Spots to photograph
If you wish to receive a certificate, please take a photo that includes yourself at the designated photo point for each course.
Nearby sightseeing spots
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Matsuo Hachimangu ShrineIt was reportedly built by Prince Takaoka, the third son of the 51st Emperor Heijo, a thousand years ago.
In the precincts, there is a Hanagagashi oak, which has become a natural monument designated by Tosa City. In addition, Tachibana oranges grow wild in this area. Kanbara Matsuoyama Tachibana Colony is a nationally designated natural monument. -
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Kiyotaki Temple(Iouzankagamiike-in)It was founded by Gyoki in 723 with a Bhaisajyaguru engraving, and is known for warding off evil. After that, Kobo Daishi practiced for seven days, and when he poked the altar with his vajra staff on vow fulfillment day, it is said that clear water gushed out and turned into a pond like a mirror, hence the current name. It is the 35th temple of the 88 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
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Tsukaji Pass (Tsukaji Rest Area)It is also known as "Usazaka", it is the shortest route connecting Takaoka and Usa, and in the past the road was bustling with pilgrims and traders. From Usa, bonito was sold as raw fish to Takaoka on the "night selling road", and it was also the "salt road" for sending salt. From Takaoka, rice and daily necessities were sent to Usaura, and traces of a teahouse (stone wall) remain on the pass.
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Ansei earthquake and tsunami monumentIt was built to mourn the victims of the tsunami caused by the Ansei earthquake and pass on the lessons learned from the disaster to future generations. It is a cultural property (historic site) designated by Tosa City.
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Usa Ohashi BridgeThis 645 m long bridge connects Usa fishing port and Yokonami peninsula, and was completed in December 1973. The place where Usa Ohashi Bridge spans was once the only sea route of the 88 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, but now it is possible to do the pilgrimage by land.
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Seiryuji TempleIt is the 36th temple of the 88 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, and was founded a long time ago. According to temple legend, When Kobo Daishi was studying in China, he threw a Tokko pestle to repay his teacher's kindness, and it flew in this direction and landed on a pine tree on this mountain. After returning to Japan, Daishi traveled around this area to get a feel for the Tokko pestle, and installed a Namikiri Fudo Myo-o (Acala Natha) that he carved himself.
About 500 m south of the main hall (on the sea side) is the Okunoin, which is a solemn place of worship.
