Nishidai-ji Temple

What it is

• Buddhist temple of the Toji Shingon sect.
• Founded by Kida Yuugaku Daiosho.
• Rebuilt in 2004 after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
• Main deity is Jizo Bodhisattva.

What to see

• Main hall enshrines Jizo Bodhisattva.
• Goma-do hall enshrines Fudo Myoo.
• Kobo Daishi statue dates from 1734.
• Memorial for the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.

When to go

• Jizo-bon festival is held on August 23rd.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.