Trail from Sankakuji to Tsubakido
Trail from Sankakuji to Tsubakido
This 8.5 km route begins at Sankakuji, the 65th temple, and heads east, passing through residential areas before entering the mountainous region. Along the way, you can see the chimneys of a paper mill on the Seto Inland Sea side. Continuing further east, the route passes through a tunnel under the Kochi Expressway before reaching Tsubakido, one of the 20 sacred sites of Shikoku, and then leads to National Route 192.
Trail from Sankakuji to Tsubakido（8.5km）
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Spots to photograph
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Nearby sightseeing spots
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Starting Point: Sankakuji Temple (No. 65)Sankakuji is the 65th temple of the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage. This ancient temple has over a thousand years of history and is said to have been founded by the monk Gyouki at the imperial request of Emperor Shoumu. It was also deeply revered by Emperor Saga. It enshrines an Eleven-Faced Kannon statue, believed to have been carved by Kobou Daishi himself when he visited. This sacred statue is revealed to the public only once every 60 years. The temple is known for blessings related to safe childbirth and child-rearing, particularly for those praying to conceive. In front of the main hall stands a 300 to 400-year-old wild cherry tree, which so impressed the famous haiku poet Kobayashi Issa that he wrote, "Truly worth the climb, this mountain cherry in bloom."
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Seiho On-Demand Taxi StopThis was once a regular bus stop, but over time, it was converted into an on-demand taxi stop. Local residents use it to catch taxis for shopping trips into the city. From the stop, you can enjoy views of residential areas, forests, and even the chimneys of a paper mill on the Seto Inland Sea side. It's a good place to take a short break and enjoy the scenery.
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Tunnel under the ExpresswayThe Kochi Expressway runs over this section of the Shikoku Nature Trail, with a tunnel underneath. While walking through, it's surprisingly quiet, making it hard to believe there is an expressway above. The tunnel is also unexpectedly long, and the temperature inside varies significantly from the surrounding areas you walked through to get there.
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TsubakidoThis temple is known for its large camellia tree tied to the legend of Koubou Daishi's walking stick. In 815, after training at Sankakuji, Koubou Daishi stopped at a Jizo Hall located here. Seeing the villagers suffering from a severe fever, he planted a camellia branch into the soil to seal away the disease. The branch later sprouted and grew into a full tree, leading to the temple being affectionately called "Tsubakido" (Camellia Hall). In later years, Jofukuji, a nearby temple, was merged with Tsubakido, and its principal deity, Fudo Myo-o, was relocated to its grounds.
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Endpoint: National Route 192The endpoint of this route is the intersection with National Route 192.
