Sōzen-ji Temple

What it is

• A Sōtō Zen temple in Osaka.
• Founded by Gyōki during the Tenpyō era (729-749).
• Rebuilt in 1442 by Hosokawa Mochikata.
• Became a family temple for the Hosokawa clan.

What to see

• The principal image of Shaka Nyorai.
• The head mound of Ashikaga Yoshinori.
• The grave of Hosokawa Gracia.
• The current main hall, rebuilt in 1989.
• Temple grounds are a designated historical site.
• Documents designated as Osaka City tangible cultural properties.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.