Yakuoji is a wonderful temple with lots of secrets and wonders. Feel free to ask staff to help you find them! Like the bell to hit the amount of times that connects to your age. A mysterious tunnel that takes you to "hell". And stairs that will save you from unlucky ages. There is also the option to arrange in advance to go inside and try traditional buddhist cuisine which was so delicious! They will also guide you on different types of meditation, including writing meditation! They are working hard to preserve their heritage, so please go and support them by dropping in

Beautiful Temple! I spent the night here on my pilgrimage. Fantastic food. Nice staff (even a little English speaking). I even could take part at the evening ceremony. Anytime again!

(Translated by Google) 18th Onzanji Temple, Shikoku Pilgrimage. We have received the strongest amulet that can only be found here. It is said that any illness will be cured and bad things will be turned into good things. I have been praying for the cure of my friend's illness. It is located in the mountains a little from Route 55. There are some narrow roads, but I think it's okay to use a regular car. (Original) 四国霊場第18番札所　恩山寺。 ここにしかない最強の御守り(すりげさ)を頂いてまいりました。 いかなる病気も治癒し、(めつざいしょうぜん)悪い事を良い事にに変えてしまうと言うわれている。 友人の病気の治癒を願いお参りしてきました。 国道55号せんから少し山の中に入った所にあります。 道は一部狭い所もありますが、普通車なり大丈夫だと思います。

(Translated by Google) Legend of the Tanuki A shrine dedicated to Kincho Tanuki, famous for the Awa Tanuki Battle. It is clear that this is a shrine that is loved and enshrined by local people. It was exactly like the shrine that appeared in the Ghibli movie "Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pon Poko." It was the first time I learned about the existence of this shrine and was deeply moved by the story of the Tanuki Gassen. It is a content that makes you realize once again the true nature of human beings. Komatsushima's proud Kincho Tanuki is the main character of the folk tale "Awa Tanuki Gassen." Toward the end of the Edo period, when Moemon, the owner of Yamatoya, a dye business in Nikaino, passed by a large pine tree, a large group of people uncovered a raccoon dog hiding inside the tree. That's what I was trying to do. Feeling sorry for them, Shigeemon gave them money to help the raccoon dog. The raccoon dog's name is Kincho. In order to repay the favor, Kincho moved to Yamatoya and became a guardian deity, making the store prosperous. Afterwards, in order to improve his rank as a raccoon dog, Kincho goes to train under Rokuemon of Tsuda, the chief of the raccoon dogs in Shikoku. Rokuemon advised Kincho to marry his daughter Kanoko-hime and adopt him, as he was rapidly developing his talent. However, Kincho politely declines the invitation and heads to his hometown to repay Shigeemon. Rokuemon thought that if Kincho was allowed to return like this, he would eventually become a threat to himself, so he sent a large number of pursuers. At this time, Otaka, his first disciple, died in battle while protecting Kincho. Kincho, who barely made it to Komatsushima, finally returned to Yamatoya, hoping to at least say goodbye to his master, Shigeemon. Kincho thanked Moemon for his kindness and passed away quietly. It is said that Moemon was moved by his way of life and praised him for a long time as the Shoichi Rank Kincho Daimyojin. I would like you to keep this story in mind and visit this place. I feel more grateful from the bottom of my heart to the people around me. Kincho Shrine is uninhabited. Goshuin can be reached in about 5 minutes by car or about 20 minutes on foot. You can get it at Jizoji Temple, 11-26 Matsushima-cho, Komatsushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, 773-0003. (Original) 狸の伝説 阿波狸合戦で有名な金長狸を祀った神社。地元の方々に愛され祀られている神社と分かります。 ジブリ映画 「平成狸合戦ぽんぽこ」にも登場してきた神社のまんまでした。こちらの神社の存在を知り初めて狸合戦の話を深く知り感動的でした。人間の有るべき本質を改めて認識させられる内容です。 小松島が誇る金長たぬきは、民話「阿波狸合戦」の主人公です。 江戸時代の末ごろ日開野の染物商「大和屋」の主人である茂右衛門（もえもん）」が松の大木の前を通りかかると、大勢の者が大木の中に潜んでいた狸をあぶり出そうとしていました。かわいそうに思った茂右衛門はその者たちにお金を与えて狸を助けたのです。その狸の名は金長。恩返しをするために大和屋に移り住んだ金長は、守り神になって店を大いに繁盛させたのでした。その後、金長は狸としての位を高めるため、四国の狸の総領である津田の六右衛門のもとに修行に出掛けます。メキメキと才覚を伸ばす金長を六右衛門は自分の娘の鹿の子姫と結婚し、養子になることを勧めました。しかし金長はその誘いを丁寧に断り、茂右衛門への恩返しのために故郷へと向かうのです。金長をこのまま帰せば、やがて自分の脅威になると考えた六右衛門は大勢の追っ手を差し向けました。この時一番弟子の大鷹は金長をかばって戦死。命からがら小松島にたどり着いた金長はせめてご主人の茂右衛門に別れを告げようと、やっとの思いで「大和屋」に帰ってきた。金長は茂右衛門に優しくしてもらった礼を言い、静かに息を引き取った。彼の生き様に感激した茂右衛門は、正一位金長大明神として長くたたえたという。 一度この話を頭に入れて、訪れてみてほしいです。 自分の周りの方々に心からありがとうの気持ちが高まります。 金長神社は、無人さんなため 御朱印は、車で5分位 徒歩20分位で行ける 地蔵寺 〒773-0003 徳島県小松島市松島町11-26 で頂けます。