It was built as a temple-shrine by Kobo Daishi, encompassing nearby Tosa Shrine, but the temple structures were all torn down in 1868 when the Meiji government ordered Buddhism and Buddhist iconography to be removed from Shinto sites. The temple wasn't rebuilt until 1929. It was not among the 88 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage until 1990. Anraku-ji also claimed to be the 30th temple until it was made the okunoin of Zenrakuji, allowing Zenrakuji to be given the official title.
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土佐神社
The shrine's origins are unknown but it was mentioned in both the Kojiki and Nihon-shoki, the first written records of Japanese history.
高知県立美術館
Art by Japanese and foreign artists, including Marc Chagall. Noh plays are held in the museum hall.
地球33番地
This monument was constructed at 133*33'33" East Longitude, 33*33'33" North Latitude, marking the unique spot where 33 appears consecutively in all six markers. Its name roughly means "Earth house number 33". There are only 9 other places in the world where such a thing occurs and this is the only one that can be easily reached by public transport.
はりまや橋
A bridge made famous by a story that took place here; a young monk had a secret affair with a woman but one day he was seen by the bridge buying a hairpin which was a telltale sign that he had a lover. Because monks were not allowed to be romantically involved with anyone, he and the woman fled together before he could be punished. The Yosakoi song, played by each dancing group in the famous Yosakoi Festival (see "Do" section), is about this event and directly names the bridge in the lyrics. The bridge is very small so it's probably only worth visiting if the story interests you.
高知県立牧野植物園
Celebrating the life and career of Dr. Makino Tomitarou, this botanical garden covers six acres with more than 1,500 plants.
竹林寺
The 31st temple along the 88 Temple Pilgrimage. The temple features a quiet garden, treasure house, and iconic pagoda.