Nozaki Kannon (Jigenji Temple)
The closest temple to Osaka for "Nozaki Mairi" (visiting Nozaki Shrine) where you can practice Zen meditation and sutra copying
This Soto Zen temple enshrines the Eleven-Headed Kannon Bodhisattva (mid-Heian period), as its principal image. Founded by Gyoki Bodhisattva, it has long been a place of worship for the people of Osaka. The principal image is carved from a single piece of sandalwood, stands approximately 130cm tall, and stands on a pedestal surrounded by a single dragon. It has also appeared on the stage of joruri, kabuki, and rakugo, and became widely known nationwide through the hit song "Nozaki Kouta" by Tokairin Taro in the early Showa period. The gate is always open, allowing anyone to visit the Kannon statue. Located at the foot of the mountains east of the Osaka Plain, it offers a panoramic view of the city.
Basic information
- Parking Available
- Business hours
- Reception hours: 9:00-15:30
- Holidays
- Open year-round
- Access
- [For those arriving by car]
National Route (old) 170, head east from Nozaki intersection for about 130m, then head south from the first intersection for about 100m, then head east on the road that goes up the mountain.
Follow the road to the left for about 200m, and you can go past the parking lot, which has about 20 spaces, and continue straight into the temple grounds (for about 10 spaces).
Parking is not available during New Year's (January 1st to 3rd) and Nozaki Mairi (May 1st to 8th) due to traffic restrictions. Please use public transportation.
[For those arriving by train]
JR Gakkentoshi Line (formerly Katamachi Line)
From the east exit of Nozaki Station, walk along the sando shopping street for about 600m.
Climb the stone steps to the temple grounds, approximately 12 minutes on foot
- Address
- 2-7-1 Nozaki, Daito City, Osaka Prefecture, 574-0015
- Telephone
- 072-833-8881
