Jakkoji Temple (Kimido Hall at Eguchi)
This temple is said to have been founded in 1622 by Koso Bikuni, the daughter of Taira no Sukemori, who became a prostitute in Eguchi after the fall of the Taira clan and later became a nun.
This temple is famous for the story of Saigyo, a Buddhist monk who was caught in a sudden rain shower while passing through the area, and asked Eguchi no Kimi for shelter, but was refused. The monk composed a poem, to which Eguchi no Kimi responded, and they ended up spending the night together enjoying the poem.
Basic information
- Business hours
- Visiting inside the main hall is not permitted.
- Access
- Get off at Kamishinjo Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line
From the north exit of Kamishinjo Station, take the city bus bound for Itakano Garage and get off at Eguchi Kimido-mae
- Address
- Address: 3-13-23 Minami-Eguchi, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka City, 533-0003
- Telephone
- 06-6328-0504
