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Naniwa-ji Temple

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Naniwa-ji Temple: a historic Rinzai temple founded in 736, housing a unique Kannon statue.

Naniwa-ji Temple
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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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