Wakō-ji Temple
和光寺
Wakō-ji Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū temple in Osaka with a unique pond and cultural properties.
What it is
- Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple in Osaka, founded in 1698.
- Known as Amida-ike, with a Buddhist nun as chief priest.
- Third temple of the Settsu 88 Temples pilgrimage.
What to see
- Main image is a Zenkōji-style Amida Triad.
- Temple grounds contain Amida Pond, a historic site.
- Several Osaka City designated cultural properties are housed here.
When to go
- Annual events include Hōjō-e and Nehan-e.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
大阪府大阪市西区北堀江3丁目7-27 Open in Google Maps
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