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[November Event] Special Evening Temple Visits & Illumination at the Sacred Sites of the Shikoku Pilgrimage!!
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A fantastical night view and a showcase of hidden treasures
For the first time, we are holding special night viewings at two of the 88 sacred sites of the Shikoku Pilgrimage: Byōdō-ji and Negoroji!
We will illuminate the autumn foliage and specially exhibit important cultural properties that are not usually on display.
This page will be regularly updated with the latest information on important cultural properties, food trucks, and more, so please stay tuned!
INDEX
Autumn Foliage Information
– Highlights of autumn foliage at Shiromine-ji
The 81st temple of the pilgrimage, located on Mt. Shirahō in Goshikidai. The autumn foliage viewed from the main hall and bell tower is particularly beautiful.
Nine buildings, including the main hall and Tonjōjiden, are nationally designated cultural properties. The autumn colors add beauty to these historical structures, creating a spectacular autumn view.
– Highlights of autumn foliage at Negoro-ji
The 82nd temple of the pilgrimage. A thousand-year-old giant zelkova tree tells the story of the long passage of time.
The stone steps and pavements leading to the main hall reflect the changing colors of the trees through the seasons, particularly enhancing the beautiful scenery of the surrounding autumn foliage.
Information on Important Cultural Properties
– Public exhibition of Important Cultural Property [Shiromine-ji]
Guest Hall (Important Cultural Property)
A rare example of guest hall architecture in the Shikoku region, it has a high-quality interior structure designed for feudal lord visits and forms a magnificent facade along with the Onari Gate.
– Public exhibition of Important Cultural Property [Negoro-ji]
Five Great Deity Statues (Prefecturally Designated Cultural Property)
The Five Wisdom Kings associated with the temple’s founding by Kōbō Daishi: Fudō Myōō, Gōzanze Myōō, Gundari Myōō, Daiitoku Myōō, and Kongō Yasha Myōō.
The central Fudō Myōō statue is believed to be from the Nanboku-chō period, while the other four Wisdom Kings are thought to be from the Kamakura period.
INFORMATION
● Event Period
November 15 (Fri) – 17 (Sun), 22 (Fri) – 24 (Sun), 2024
Lighting Hours: 18:00 – 21:00
● Special Viewing Tickets
Advance Tickets：Each Temple: ¥1,400、Both Temples: ¥2,300
Same-Day Tickets：Each Temple: ¥1,500、Both Temples: ¥2,500
※Free for elementary school students and younger.
● Ticket Purchase Methods
【Advance Tickets】
１、Online Tickets
Available for purchase 24/7, with credit card payment options.
※Refunds are not available.
２、Counter Sales (Paper Tickets)
At Sakaide City Tourist Information Center （Address: 1-1 Motomachi, Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture）
Purchase Hours: Daily 9:00 – 17:00
Phone: 0877-35-8428
※ Payment is cash only.
※ Refunds are not available.
※ Advance tickets can be purchased until the day before each event.
※ You can start your visit at either temple with the combined tickets.
【Same-Day Tickets】
Available at each temple and tourist information center (paper tickets)
– Shiromineji（Address: 2635 Aomi-cho, Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture）
– Negoroji（Address: 1506 Nakayama-cho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture）
Tickets will be sold at the Rexit Stadium shuttle bus pick-up/drop-off location.
(Address: 614 Ikushima-cho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture)
– Sakaide City Tourist Information Center（Address: 1-1 Motomachi, Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture）
Operating Hours: Daily 9:00 – 17:00
Phone: 0877-35-8428
※ Payment is cash only.
※ Refunds are not available.
※ You can start your visit at either temple with the combined tickets.
●Access
– Shiromineji
Approximately 150 parking spaces available nearby.
– Negoroji
No parking is available around Negoji.
※ Please use the shuttle bus from Rexit Stadium (Kagawa Comprehensive Sports Park) for your visit.
※ If you are driving to Rexit Stadium, please use the following parking areas:
Temporary Parking：1st Parking Lot: Approximately 420 spaces、Multipurpose Square: Approximately 350 spaces
(Available from 17:00 to 22:00)
Shuttle bus pick-up/drop-off location: Goshikidai Square
▼Rexit Stadium (Kagawa Comprehensive Sports Park)
▼Temporary Parking and Shuttle Bus Pick-up/Drop-off Location
This Fall, Experience a Feast of History and Light
A special space where cultural heritage, usually not open to the public, blends with an enchanting nightscape. Discover the new charm of Shikoku, available only during this limited-time event.
Hosted by: Sakaide City Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association)
In cooperation with: Sakaide City, Takamatsu City, and others
【Contact Information】
Phone: 0877-35-8428 (Sakaide City Tourism Association)
Email: info@sakaide-kankou.com
