Naniwa-ji Temple
難波寺
Naniwa-ji Temple: a historic Rinzai temple founded in 736, housing a unique Kannon statue.
What it is
- Rinzai sect Myoshinji school temple.
- Founded in 736 by Gyōki.
- Originally built to house Vietnamese monks.
- Mountain name is Gekkōzan.
What to see
- Principal image is the Eleven-faced Kannon.
- Eleven-faced Kannon statue attributed to Gyōki.
- A well and a Sumikake Jizo.
- Naniwaji-gata chozubachi still exists.
When to go
- Historically famous for its peach blossoms.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
大阪府大阪市生野区巽北1-7-18 Open in Google Maps
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