Bōon-ji Temple

What it is

• A Jodo-shu temple in Osaka City.
• Founded in 1168 by Emperor Go-Shirakawa.
• Its mountain name is Hoosan.
• Dedicated to Amitabha Tathagata.

What to see

• The main hall, rebuilt in 1992.
• The priest's living quarters and main gate.
• Principal image of Amitabha Tathagata by Eshin Sozu Genshin.
• Nuezuka, 500m southeast, built to mourn the Nue monster.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.