○ About Nokyo
The Nokyo (Temple Stamp) is given as proof of offering sutras to the temple’s principal deity. Instead of chanting, you may also offer a hand-copied sutra (Shakyo) as your devotion.
○ Nokyo reception hours
From 8:00 to 17:00
Please contact each temple directly for visits outside these hours.
* Most of the temples in this pilgrimage are family-run. At times, head priests may be away on religious duties, making it impossible to provide Nokyo services. We strongly recommend calling the temple in advance to confirm availability. If you are unable to visit after making an inquiry, please inform the temple as a courtesy. In some cases, you may be asked to stamp your own Nokyo (Goshuin), so please be aware of this in advance.
* If you can’t see anyone around that place, please call the temple – a staff member may be nearby and able to assist you.
○ Nokyo book
We recommend using the official binder-style Nokyo book from the pilgrimage association.
￥1,000
※ Some temples may not be able to write in personal blank stamp books. Please inquire with the temple beforehand if you wish to use your own.
○ Nokyo fees
① Nokyo of the Shikoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage
Fee: ￥300
You can receive a sacred image (Ogeshin Omie)
② Nokyo of the Shikoku 33 Kannon and the 108 Kannon Pilgrimage
Fee: ￥500
You can receive a sacred image (Ogeshin Omie) and a Hana Omie image
③ Nokyo of the 108 Kannon Pilgrimage
Fee: ￥300
You can receive a Hana Omie image
☆ Others
Pilgrimage Vest (Hakui) – ￥200
Nokyo scroll – ￥500
Additional Stamps (Kasane-in) – Same as the Nokyo fee
○ Temple-specific notes
Temple No.9 – Shogakuji
No Nokyo services are available. Please visit Temple #10 – Koshoji instead.
Temple No.20 – Daishiji
If the priest is away, Temple #19 – Enpukuji can also provide Nokyo book inscriptions. (Note that this temple does not have a resident priest. Please stamp your own Nokyo and leave the offering fee in the designated box.)
Temple No.28 – Hashikuraji
Access requires the Hashikurasan Ropeway. Please check the operation hours in advance.
Hashikurasan Ropeway
Temple No.30 – Shokakuin
Access requires a ferry or high-speed boat. Please check Honjima Kisen ferry schedule in advance.
Honjima Kisen