Mizuma Temple in Kaizuka City, Osaka Prefecture, is an ancient temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism founded by Gyoki Bodhisattva at the behest of Emperor Shomu in the Nara period (710-794). Nicknamed “Mizuma Kannon,” the temple is known for its blessings to ward off bad luck and bring good fortune, and its beautiful three-story pagoda and rich natural surroundings welcome many worshippers. Outline...
Otori Taisha Shrine, located in Nishi-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, is the oldest shrine in Izumi-no-kuni with a history of approximately 1,900 years, and has long been worshipped by many people. It is known for the myth that the spirit of Takemikoto of Japan descended as a swan, and is a sacred space surrounded by a rich forest called Chikusa-no-mori. We will introduce the...
Hochigai Shrine, located in Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, is a historic shrine that has been visited by worshippers from all over the country since ancient times as a deity to ward off misfortune. Known locally as “Hochigai-san,” the shrine is known as a clear place with no direction on the border of the three countries of Settsu, Kawachi, and Izumi, and is prayed...
