Kabusanji Temple
This ancient temple has a history of 1,300 years and is the first in Japan to house Bishamonten. Homa prayers are held every day without fail, and it is a famous spot where you can see fresh greenery in the spring and vibrant colors of the leaves in the fall.
Located in the mountains of Takatsuki City, Nemotoyama Kabusanji Temple was founded in 697 by En no Gyoja. It is the first sacred site in Japan to house Bishamonten, and three statues of Bishamonten are enshrined there as its principal image. Prince Kaisei rebuilt the temple in 774 and, at its founding, it was designated as one of the Seven High Mountains, along with Mount Hiei and Mount Katsuragi, as a place of imperial prayer for the Emperor. From the Kamakura to Sengoku periods, the temple was protected by the Ashikaga, Toyotomi, and Tokugawa families as a place where the god of war resided. Many Osaka merchants made pilgrimages across the Yodo River, and even today, the temple continues to offer prayers and Homa off evil spirits daily, performing the "Bishamon Fudo Homa" ritual. Surrounded by lush mountains, it is also known as a scenic spot for its fresh greenery in spring and autumn foliage in autumn.
Basic information
- Parking Available
- Child
- Business hours
- 9:00～17:00
- Holidays
- Open year-round
- Price
- Free (Environmental conservation fee of 400 yen applies during the autumn foliage season)
- Access
- By car: Approximately 5km from Takatsuki IC on the Shin-Meishin Expressway to the parking lot
Train/Bus: Get off at JR Takatsuki Station, take the city bus bound for "53 Hara Ohashi" from the north exit rotary, get off at the "Kamimineyamaguchi" bus stop, and walk east for about 1.3 km
- Address
- 3301-1 Hara, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture, 569-1051
- Telephone
- 072-688-0788
- Fax
- 072-680-2133
- Other
- Daily "Bishamon Fudo Homa" and "Continuous Memorial Services"
Bishamonkai on the 8th of every month
Kannon-kai on the 18th of every month
Tiger Day "Visiting Bishamon-san"
