Nozaki Kannon (Jigenji Temple)
The nearest temple from Osaka, "Nozakimiri", is a temple where you can practice zazen meditation and copy sutras.
It is a Zen temple of the Soto sect, whose principal image is Eleven-faced Kanzeon Bodhisattva (mid-Heian period). It was founded by Gyoki Bosatsu and has been worshiped by the people of Osaka since ancient times. The principal image is carved from a single piece of sandalwood, approximately 130cm tall, and stands on a pedestal surrounded by a dragon. It has also appeared as a stage for joruri, kabuki, and rakugo, and became widely known throughout the country with Rintaro Tokai's hit song ``Nozaki Kouta'' in the early Showa era. The gate is always open and anyone can visit Kannon. Located at the foot of the mountains to the east of the Osaka Plain, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city.
Basic information
- Parking Available
- Business hours
- Reception hours 9:00-15:30
- Holidays
- Open year-round
- Access
- [For those coming by car]
National Route (old) Route 170: Go east for about 130m from the Nozaki intersection, go south from the first intersection for about 100m, go east on the road that goes up the mountain,
Follow the road to the left for about 200 meters, and you can enter the precinct (about 10 cars) by crossing the parking lot (about 20 cars).
Parking is not possible during New Year's Day (January 1st to 3rd) and Nozakimiri (May 1st to 8th) due to traffic restrictions. Please use public transportation.
[For those coming by train]
JR Gakkentoshi Line (formerly Katamachi Line)
Approximately 600m from the east exit of Nozaki Station through the approach shopping street
Climb the stone steps to enter the shrine grounds, about a 12-minute walk
- Address
- 2-7-1 Nozaki, Daito City, Osaka 574-0015
- Telephone
- 072-833-8881
- URL
- http://www.nozakikannon.or.jp
