8 Temples & Shrines Oasahiko Jinja C. Rio Legend has it that in the era of Emperor Jimmu, Ame-no-Tomi-no-Mikoto came to the Awa region (an ancient region that encompassed..
7 Temples & Shrines Gokurakuji C. Rio Located about 1.3 km to the east of Ryozenji (temple #1), Gokurakuji is the second of the 88 temple Ohenro pilgrimage. Founded..
Culture A Tree Grows in Oasahiko Shrine Arlene Bastion The 2000 year old camphor tree at Oasahiko Shrine reflects Japan's veneration for its heritage trees, revering them as religious..
