Handa Gokurakuji Temple

"This ancient Buddhist temple is enwrapped in the abundant natural beauty of Mt. Kongo and Mt. Katsuragi. The temple is also known as the Handa Gokurakuji after Handa, an ancient name for the local area. Extolling the virtues of Ten'e Nyorai, the temple is also believed to grant faithful worshippers protection from misfortune and good luck. Records state the temple was built at the request of the samurai Kusunoki Masashige during the Nanboku-cho period and, as a key pint of contact between Kawachi, Kongo, and Yoshino, it is also said that ""Gokurakuji"" was used as a password by the Southern Dynasty side."