Nishino-bō Temple
西之坊
Nishino-bō Temple is a historic Shingon temple in Osaka, known for unique statues and its founder.
What it is
- A Shingon Omuro school temple.
- Founded by Kōbō-Daishi.
- Rebuilt around 1615 by Chōson Daisōjō.
- Enshrines Konjin, a god of Kata-tagae.
What to see
- Buddhist statues showing Shinbutsu-shūgō influence.
- Tangible folk cultural property of Osaka Prefecture.
- Wooden Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva standing statue.
- Wooden Bodhisattva-shaped standing statue.
- Group of seven Kata-tagae-sha Shinzō statues.
Getting there
- 5-minute walk from Sumiyoshhigashi Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
大阪府大阪市住吉区上住吉2‐2‐20 Open in Google Maps
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