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Osaka National Treasure Three Kannon Temples Pilgrimage (only on April 17th and 18th, 2026)

Kawachi

Minamikawachi is one of the areas in Japan with the largest concentration of national treasures, and is home to three temples, Katsuragi-ji Temple, Domyo-ji Temple, and Kanshin-ji Temple, which enshrines the national treasure Kannon Bodhisattva as their principal image.
In 2026, in addition to the usual date of April 18th, the principal images of all three temples will be opened to the public on the day before, April 17th, and this will mark the creation of the "Osaka National Treasure Three Kannon Pilgrimage."
By touring the three temples, you will be able to experience the rich history and culture of Minami Kawachi.

INDEX
1. 1
  Kanshinji Temple
2. 2
  Domyoji
3. 3
  Kuzuiji Temple
1-day tour plan
1. Approximately 15 minutes by Nankai bus from Nankai/Kintetsu Kawachinagano Station
  
  1 Around 10:10
  Around 11:40
  - Kanshinji Temple Special Opening
2. Nankai Bus: Approximately 15 minutes
  
  Around 12:15 Nankai and Kintetsu Kawachinagano Station
3. Kintetsu Nagano Line/Minami Osaka Line: Approximately 25 minutes
  
  Around 12:40 Kintetsu Railway Myoji Station
4. 2 Around 12:50
  Around 1:15 PM
  - Domyoji Temple Special Opening
5. Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line: Approximately 5 minutes
  
  Around 13:30 Kintetsu Fujiidera Station
  - lunch
6. 3 Around 14:30
  Around 15:15
  - Special Opening of the Temple of Katsuragi
7. Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line: Approximately 20 minutes
  
  Around 16:00 Kintetsu Osaka Abenobashi Station

1 Kanshinji Temple

Unveiling of the National Treasure Nyoirin Kannon statue

The principal image, the Nyoirin Kannon statue, enshrined in a cabinet inside the Golden Hall, a National Treasure built in the early Muromachi period, is a painted six-armed statue measuring 109.4cm in height. It is called Nyoirin Kannon because it holds a wish-granting jewel. It is said to be the greatest Buddhist statue of esoteric Buddhism in the Heian period, and is National Treasure No. 5. It is a secret Buddha statue that can only be worshiped on two days each year, on April 17th and 18th.

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2 Domyoji

Unveiling of the National Treasure Eleven-faced Kannon Statue

The principal image, a national treasure, is a single-piece, standing statue of the Eleven-Headed Kannon Bodhisattva, with most of its surface left bare. It is estimated to have been made during the time when Michizane was alive.
Additionally, the standing statue of Prince Shotoku, an Important Cultural Property, is a filial statue depicting the prince at the age of 16, and it has been determined that it was erected in 1286 (Kōan 9) based on the items placed inside the statue.
On April 17th and 18th, 2026, the principal image of the temple, the Eleven-Headed Kannon statue (National Treasure), will be open to the public as part of the "Osaka National Treasure Three Kannon Pilgrimage." It will be possible to view it together with the statue of Prince Shotoku, a former National Treasure (now an Important Cultural Property) also enshrined in the main hall.

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3Katsuraiji Temple

Unveiling of the National Treasure Dry Lacquer Thousand-Armed Kannon Statue

The principal image, the National Treasure dry lacquer Thousand-Armed Kannon Seated Statue, is the only Tenpyo Buddha in Osaka Prefecture, and had its eyes consecrated by Gyoki at the request of Emperor Shomu in 725 (Jinki 2). With 1,041 hands, it literally has "a thousand hands" and "a thousand eyes," but even for a Thousand-Armed Kannon, a statue with a thousand arms is extremely rare, even nationwide.
On April 17th and 18th, 2026, the "Osaka National Treasure Three Kannon Pilgrimage" will take place, during which the principal image of the temple, the Thousand-Armed Kannon statue (National Treasure) enshrined in the main hall, will be open to the public, and the Amida Twenty-Five Bodhisattva Hall will also be open to the public for special viewing.

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