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Sainen-ji Temple

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西念寺 (大阪市此花区)

Sainen-ji is a historic Buddhist temple in Osaka, founded in 1560, known for its Kannon statues.

Sainen-ji Temple
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What it is

  • Jodo-shu Buddhist temple.
  • Founded in 1560 by Yuinen Shonin.
  • A hermitage was built here in 645.
  • Known as a Kannon pilgrimage site.

What to see

  • Eleven-faced Kannon stone statue.
  • Wooden standing statue of Senju Kannon Bosatsu.
  • Statue is an Osaka City cultural property.

Getting there

  • 5-minute walk west from Dempo Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

大阪府大阪市此花区伝法5-7 Open in Google Maps

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