Manpukuji Temple (Manpukuji Temple)
The temple was founded by Maeda Jirobei Toshinobu, the younger brother of the Sengoku period warlord Maeda Toshiie. Flowers bloom within the temple grounds in every season, creating a beautiful and tranquil atmosphere befitting an ancient temple.
Located in the heart of the city, just a ten-minute walk from Osaka's bustling Minami district, Manpukuji Temple stands as if marking the boundary between the sacred and the secular. Founded in 1594 by Maeda Jirobei Toshinobu (the monk founder), the younger brother of Maeda Toshiie, Manpukuji Temple's grounds are lush with flowers and trees, offering a tranquil atmosphere that soothes the souls of its visitors. Its quiet beauty, set apart from the hustle and bustle of the city, contrasts with the majesty of the main hall, yet it certainly evokes a place of tranquility. A stone monument bearing a haiku by Matsuo Basho quietly watches over the temple grounds, though inconspicuous. Also well-known is Tadamimo, the former lodging house (garrison) for the Shinsengumi, a group that played a significant role in the history of the late Edo period. Manpukuji Temple has long witnessed the city's changes and continues to stand today with a serene presence.
Basic information
- Business hours
- The temple is not open to the general public.
Outside the main gate, there is a stone monument and an explanatory plaque marking the site of the Shinsengumi inn.
- Languages
- None
- Access
- 13 minutes walk from Exit 8 of Osaka Metro / Nipponbashi Station
12 minutes walk from Exits 3 and 5 of Osaka Metro Tanimachi 9-chome Station
12 minutes walk from the South Exit ticket gate on the 2nd floor of Namba Station on the Nankai Line
- Address
- 1-3-82 Shimoderacho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka 543-0076
- Telephone
- 06-6771-2183
