Makiosan Sefukuji Temple

This mountain is where the ancient Yamato kingdom prayed for voyages and victories in battle, and the mountain's name, Makioyama, was written as Makioyama because it was formerly a mountain where the god of Makimukayama was enshrined. The "o" in Makio indicates the mountain.

Makiosan Sefukuji Temple was built by imperial order of Emperor Kinmei shortly after the official introduction of Buddhism, in a strategic location for ancient maritime traffic.
It was founded by Gyoman of Kakogawa. The principal image of the temple is a 180cm tall Maitreya Bodhisattva, who preaches living a positive life, and the flanking statue of Manjusri Bodhisattva, who preaches wisdom, was erected by Gyoki. The statue on the left is the Eleven-faced, Thousand-armed, Thousand-eyed Kannon Bodhisattva, who preaches mercy and appeared on a purple cloud in Otsu Bay when Gyoki's disciple Hokai appeared there.
It has evolved from a place where people prayed for safe voyages to a sacred Kannon temple that teaches about safety, health, and the meaning of life.
The Horse-Headed Kannon, the only one in Japan with the soles of its feet exposed, protects the legs and hips.
Furthermore, the only Hogai Kannon statue in Japan, measuring approximately 100m, will guide you in the right direction in life.
Gensan Daishi, the original fortune teller and ward off evil spirits, Makio Seven Lucky Gods, Makio Twelve Zodiacs, and the Great Hall on the mountain are all power spots.

Basic information

Business hours: December to the end of February: 8:00-16:00
March to the end of November: 8:00-17:00

Holidays: Free

Price: [Admission fee] 500 yen
[Mountain entrance fee] From September 1, 2022, the mountain entrance fee will be 500 yen per person.
For those who are climbing up the mountain from the toll booth located a little way up the mountain from the direction of Mt. Makio Tourist Center to Sefukuji Temple,
The mountain entrance fee is set to ensure the safety of worshippers and climbers.
The funds will be used to cover maintenance costs, such as removing dangerous and fallen trees on the approach to Sefukuji Temple (Kinki Nature Trail).

Access: From Izumi Chuo Station on the Senboku Rapid Railway, take the Nankai bus bound for "Chichi Oni" or "Makio Yamaguchi" and get off at "Makio Junior High School Mae."
Transfer to the Choisoko Izumi and get off at Makioyama, then walk for 30 minutes
*To use Choisoko Izumi, you must register as a member and apply for a ride in advance.
For inquiries, please call: 050-2030-3350