Daimonji Temple
This Shingon Buddhist temple has a history of over 1,250 years. A new main hall was built in 2022, but the grounds are still under construction.
Founded in 771 by Prince Kaisei, the elder brother of Emperor Kanmu, the temple currently belongs to the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism. The principal image is the secret Buddha image of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. This image and the Four Heavenly Kings were designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan in 1990. Seasonal flowers can be enjoyed on the approach and grounds, and in autumn the temple is famous for its autumn leaves. A new main hall was completed in 2022, but the grounds and other facilities are still under construction.
Basic information
- Parking Available
- Child
- Business hours
- 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Access
- Approximately 5 minutes walk from Hankyu Bus "Daimon Kita" Approximately 6 minutes by car from Shin-Meishin Expressway "Ibaraki Sendaiji IC"
- Address
- 97 Daimonji, Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture
- Telephone
- 072-649-2027
- Fax
- 072-649-2149
- URL
- https://kabusan-daimonji.org/
