Five of the 88 temples of this pilgrimage are located in Tokushima city. Leave the 13th temple and walk 2.3 km. The 14th temple, Joraku-ji Temple, is beyond the Akui-gawa creek. This temple stands on a one-of-a-kind bedrock called "Garden of Ryusui-gan". The path of the pilgrimage goes through a residential area here. A short walk (0.8 km) takes us to the 15th temple, Kokubunn-ji Temple. You can enjoy a Japanese garden here in the temple. The 16th temple, Kannon-ji Temple, is 1.8 km away from the 15th temple. You can get a "mantra of the light" printed on your pilgrimage gown in the office of the temple. The distance to the last temple "Ido-ji Temple" is 2.8 km. The name "Ido" refers to a natural well that Kobo-Daishi found. Potable water from the well is available here at the 17th temple. The next destination is in Komatsushima-city.
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Pilgrimage Temples #14,15,16 and 17
Five temples in Tokushima City

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Garden of Ryusui-gan (14th temple)

The entrance of the temple is decorated with cherry blossoms in April (14th temple)

A statue of Kobo-Daishi, Araragi-Daishi, nestled in among some trees (14th temple)

Rooftop decorations (15th temple)

Design of a lantern (15th temple)

The gate keeper (16th temple)

The sole of Buddha (16th temple)

Kobo-Daishi reportedly discovered the well feeding this fountain in order to save farmers (17th temple)

The main hall (17th temple)

The entrance gate (17th temple)
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