Jōkō-ji Temple
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Jōkō-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai Buddhist temple with unique artifacts and graves.
What it is
- A Rinzai sect Nanzen-ji school temple.
- Its common name is Yao Jizō-son.
- Founded by the monk Gyōki.
- Rebuilt by Fujiwara Moritsugu in 1385.
What to see
- The principal image is Jizō Bodhisattva.
- A stone from Osaka Castle.
- A monument to the origin of Kawachi Ondo.
- Graves of Todo family members.
When to go
- Designated as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
大阪府八尾市本町5-8-1 Open in Google Maps
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