Tenkō-ji Temple

What it is

• A temple in Tokushima City.
• Belongs to the Shingon-shu Daikakuji-ha sect.
• Founded by Shogo Shonin.
• 11th sacred site of the Awa Saigoku Sanjusan Kannon Pilgrimage.

What to see

• The principal image is Sho Kannon.
• A Kannon statue carved in 774.

Getting there

• Take Tokushima Bus from JR Tokushima Station.
• 6-minute walk from Kora Jinja-mae bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.