Kaminezanji Temple
This ancient temple has a history of 1300 years and is where the first Bishamonten statue in Japan was enshrined. Goma prayers are held every day without fail, and it is a famous spot where you can see fresh greenery in the spring and vibrant colors of the leaves in the fall.
Kabusanji Temple is located in the mountains of Takatsuki City. It was opened in 697 by Engyoja. As the first sacred place in Japan where Bishamonten was enshrined, three Bishamonten statues are enshrined as the principal image. It was established as a Buddhist temple in 774 by Prince Kaisei, and at the time of its establishment, it was considered one of the Seven High Mountains along with Mt. Hiei and Mt. Katsuragi. From the Kamakura period to the Sengoku period, it was protected by the Ashikaga family, Toyotomi family, and Tokugawa family as the place where the god of war was enshrined, and many Osaka merchants made pilgrimages up the Yodo River during the period, and even today it is known as ``Bishamon Fudo Goma'' every day. It continues to be a temple of constant "prayers" as it performs prayers and rituals to ward off evil spirits. Surrounded by mountains with abundant nature, the area is also known for its fresh greenery in the spring and the autumn leaves in the fall.
Basic information
- Parking Available
- Child
- Business hours
- 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Holidays
- Open year-round
- Price
- Free (Environmental conservation fee of 400 yen applies only during the autumn foliage season)
- Access
- By car: Approximately 5km from Takatsuki IC on the Shin-Meishin Expressway to the parking lot.
Train/Bus: Get off at JR Takatsuki Station, take the city bus bound for "53 Hara Ohashi" from the north exit rotary, get off at the "Kamimineyamaguchi" bus stop, and walk east for about 1.3km.
- Address
- 〒569-1051 3301-1 Hara, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture
- Telephone
- 072-688-0788
- Fax
- 072-680-2133
- URL
- https://kabusan.or.jp/
- Other
- Daily "Bishamon Fudo Homa" and "Continuous Memorial Service"
Bishamonkai on the 8th of every month
"Kannon-kai" on the 18th of every month
Tiger Day "Visiting Bishamon-san"