Dōjima Yakushidō

What it is

• A temple in Dōjima Avanza, Kita-ku, Osaka.
• Said to be the origin of the Dōjima place name.
• Originally a hall built where a timber ship drifted ashore.

What to see

• A Yakushi Nyorai statue from the Muromachi period.
• Jizō Bosatsu and Kōbō Daishi statues.
• Distinctive Yakushidō with magic mirrors.

When to go

• Setsubun for exorcism and demon-expelling events.
• Twice a month for sutra chanting by Nara monks.

Getting there

• One minute walk from JR Kitashinchi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.