Nenbutsuji Temple

"This temple belonging to the Jodo sect of Pure Land Buddhism is located near Onsen zenji Temple and the Taiko no Yudono museum (Gokurakuji Temple). The temple's scenic elevated location is said to have been where the villa of Kita no Mandokoro (the official title of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's wife Nene) once stood. The shrine's main hall, which was constructed in 1712, is said to be the oldest building in Arima Onsen. The Temple, which is included in the Kobe Shichifukujin Meguri pilgrimage, enshrines Jurojin, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. The beautiful garden beyond the main temple building is known as ""Sarajuen"" after its large 250-year-old Japanese stewartia tree. The temple hosts a stewartia flower and single-stringed Koto (traditional Japanese string instrument) appreciation party when the tree's flowers come into full bloom in June."

Spot details

Address: Hyogo Kobe-shi Kita-ku Arimacho 1641 Map
Area: Mt. Rokko / Arima Area
Phone: 0789040414
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Usually] Free
[Sara Soju flowering period] 500yen (*Includes tea and sweets)
Parking Lot: Not available