Kōtoku-ji Temple
興徳寺
Kotokuji Temple: a historic Shingon temple with a towering Kannon statue, easily accessible by train.
What it is
- Koyasan Shingon sect temple.
- Founded as Yakushi-in during Prince Shotoku's lifetime.
- Restored by Gyoki between 729 and 749.
- One of Gyoki's 49 temples.
What to see
- Principal image is Yakushi Rurikō Nyorai.
- Main hall rebuilt in 1952.
- Statue of Juntei Kannon.
- Juntei Kannon statue is approximately 10 meters tall.
Getting there
- 7-minute walk from Tamatsukuri Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
大阪府大阪市天王寺区餌差町2-17 Open in Google Maps
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