Shippozan Daifuku-in Temple Mitsudera Temple
This ancient temple was founded by Gyoki in 744 and is an esoteric Buddhist temple where many ancient Buddha statues remain.
Mount Shippo was founded in 744 (Tenpyo 16) by imperial order of Emperor Shomu as the burial site of Emperor Ojin. The main hall, where the Eleven-Headed Kannon Bodhisattva is enshrined, was constructed by Gyoki Bodhisattva in accordance with the imperial command of Emperor Shomu. The current main hall, which survived the fires of the Osaka air raids during World War II, was rebuilt in 1808 (Bunka 5) at the end of the Tokugawa period. Decorated with lacquer, gold leaf, and flower petal designs, the principal image of the Eleven-Headed Kannon Bodhisattva stands in the center, flanked by eight other Buddha statues, including Yakushi Nyorai and Kobo Daishi. Also located about a 10-minute walk southeast of Mitsudera, in Sennichimae, is Shorin-an (Mitsudera Sennichimae Cemetery), where many gravestones of prominent Senba merchants and Kamigata entertainers are enshrined, including memorial towers for Yasui Doton, Sankatsu, and Hanshichi.
Basic information
- Business hours
- 9:00-17:00 (The main hall can only be visited during events)
- Holidays
- None
- Languages
- None
- Access
- Get off at Osaka Metro "Shinsaibashi Station", walk 5 minutes south on Midosuji at the corner of Mitsuderasuji
Get off at Osaka Metro Namba Station, walk 5 minutes north on Midosuji at the corner of Mitsuderasuji
- Address
- 2-7-12 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0085
- Telephone
- 06-6211-1982
- Fax
- 06−6211−7120
- Average time
- 5 minutes
- Other
- Enjoy copying Buddhist images and sutras at the same time with the "Illustrated Sutra Copying Club"
Every second Wednesday of the month 17:30-20:30, every second Saturday 14:00-17:00
*Free entry and exit, no belongings required, from 500 yen
*The date will be changed in August only.
●Eleven-faced Kannon "Festival Service"
Morning service: 20th of every month, 7:30-8:00
Daytime Homa: 20th of every month, 13:00-14:00
*Free participation, Homa sticks: 500 yen each
●A casual Tsukigama tea ceremony where you can forget about your daily routine and enjoy matcha tea
20th of every month, 14:00-16:00 (starting May 2018)
●Pray for the new school year and connect with Buddha at the Kannon Flower Festival
Saturday around April 20th (April 21st in 2018)
*Prayers and bond-making in the main hall, tea ceremonies, flower workshops, etc.
Lantern Night: A festival of lantern lights and music
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the last week of July
*Lanterns made from illustrated sutras will be lit with candles and displayed.
Homa prayer, live music
Welcome the New Year with reflection: "Great Repentance Bell" December 31st
* Bell ringing and amazake (sweet sake)
