Butsugen-ji Temple

What it is

• A Soto Zen Buddhist temple.
• Established in 1760 by Nagahamaya Ji'uemon.
• Built on the site of a Tendai temple from 995-999.
• Named after Kumajisan, where Bodhidharma was buried.

What to see

• Temple bell cast in 1786.
• Bell is a city tangible cultural property.
• Bell tower rebuilt in 1998.
• Cages and desks from a temple school are on the grounds.

Getting there

• 7-minute walk from Kumano-cho bus stop.
• Bus stop is accessible from Toyonaka Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.