Yusenji Temple
Yusenji is the temple where people say arigato (thank you) more than at any other in Japan. It is a place that inspires energy and happiness and also a temple for offerings of dolls.
This temple was reformed to the Nichiren sect of Buddhism and renamed as Yusenji in 1629. The temple is home to a statue of the Buddha Daiitoku Myo-o that grips a Shiawase no Himo "thread of happiness" in its hands. Holding this while praying is said to ensure prayers are granted. The temple is also famous as a site for offerings of dolls.
Basic information
- Directions
- 20-minute walk from the Kuragaki bus stop; board a bus from Myokenguchi Station on the Nose Electric Railway Myoken Line Shuttle service also available on call from Myokenguchi Station
- Location
- 1773 Kuragaki, Nose-cho, Toyono-gun, Osaka, 563-0113
- Tel
- 072-737-1440
- Fax
- 072-737-0429
- URL
- http://www.eonet.ne.jp/~yeusenji
- Other
- The temple conducts some form of ritual observance monthly. Please confirm details via phone. Hearing-impaired parishioners also conduct events at the temple in May and September of every year. May: hearing-impaired event (Genki Itadaki-sai health festival) June: Yearly grand festival in which various Buddhist teachers gather to pray for Yusenji Temple's principal object of worship, Daiitoku Myo-o September: autumnal equinox offering jazz concert (autumnal equinox festival eve)/Sign songs for those with hearing disabilities
