Ōzō-ji Temple
横蔵寺 (加古川市)
Ōzō-ji Temple is a historic Sōtō Zen temple with a beautiful garden and hidden Kannon statue.
What it is
- A Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple.
- Founded by Hōdō Sennin.
- Main deity is Shaka Nyorai.
- Became a prayer place during Emperor Kōkō's reign.
What to see
- Japanese garden.
- Many cherry trees.
- Eleven-faced, Thousand-armed Kannon statue (hidden Buddha).
When to go
- Kannon statue displayed every 25 years.
Getting there
- 10-minute walk from Higashi-Kakogawa Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
兵庫県加古川市平岡町新在家900 Open in Google Maps
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