Hozen-ji Temple
Hozen-ji Temple is a Jodo (Pure Land) Buddhist temple in Osaka City that is famous for the moss-covered statue of the deity Fudo that worshippers pour water over. The Temple is said to have originally been located in Kitayama Village, Uji District, before being moved to its present site in 1637. Within the Temple, there is a statue of Nishimuki Fudo-son (Aryacanalatha) and a hall dedicated to Konpira (Kumbhira, the guardian deity of seafarers); the Temple is often filled with the scent of the incense sticks offered by worshippers. It is believed that pouring water over the moss-covered statue of Nishimuki Fudo-son can bring a wide range of benefits for the worshippers, including success in business or in love, and as a result the Temple is visited by many local shopkeepers, and by many tourists.
Spot details
- Address
- Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Namba 1-2-16 Map
- Phone
- 0662114152
- Hours
- Admission fee free
- Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
- Free
- Parking Lot
- Not available
- Credit Card
- Not available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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- Peaceful.
- Had I not been with a local, I would never have found this. Located in a back alley around the Dotonbori area. We went early in the day, when it was quiet. Small and peaceful. You need maybe 5...
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- Small temple
- This is a popular stop at Osakas tourist trail. Hozen-ji is a pretty small place right in the middle of Dotombori. Hugely touristy, the building itself is relatively unremarkable.
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- Small serene temple in middle of Dotonbori
- We visited the temple before our dinner which was nearby. It is a very small open air temple and you can light joss stick and/or candles and splash water on Mizukake-Fido. Worth a visit.
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