Sefukuji Temple

"Sefukuji Temple is a Buddhist temple affiliated with the Tendai Sect and located in the city of Izumi. Its nickname is Makiodera ""Yew Plum Pine Temple."" It is said to have been founded during the reign of the 6th century Emperor Kinmeiby the monk Gyoman Shonin. The principal image is f Juichimen Senju SenganKanzeonBosatsu(an eleven-faced, thousand-armed and thousand-eyes statue of Kanzeon).No. fourthtemple of Seigoku33Kannonpilgrimage. Located on the side of Mt. Makio, Sefukuji is known to be difficult to reach, since visitors must access it by a series of steep, stone steps. In former times, it was a place for praying for safe travel by ship and for victory in war. Kobo Daishi, the ninth-century founder of Shingon Buddhism, officially entered the monastic life at a ceremony at this temple. It is famous for its exceptionally scenic surroundings, with views of Mt. Iwawaki to the south, Mt. Kongo to the east, and Osaka Bay to the north. Visitors enjoy viewing cherry blossoms in the spring and brightly colored leaves in autumn."