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Kanshin-ji, Buddhist temple in Kawachinagano, Japan

The main hall of Kanshin-ji temple contains a wooden statue of Nyoirin Kannon measuring 108.8 centimeters, created during the 9th century.

Founded in 701 by En no Gyoja, the temple was reconstructed in 815 by Kukai who carved the principal image and changed its name from Unshin-ji.

The temple serves as the ancestral memorial site for the Kusunoki clan, with a statue of Masashige Kusunoki standing near the main gate.

The temple opens its doors for special viewing of the National Treasure Nyoirin Kannon statue exclusively on April 17th and 18th each year.

Seven burial mounds within the temple grounds represent the Big Dipper constellation, established when Kukai visited the site in 808.

Location: Kawachinagano

Inception: 701

Founders: En no Gyōja

Part of: 18 pagodes et temples bouddhistes, petindvajset svetih krajev cvetličnih templjev v Kansaiju, 河泉二十四地蔵霊場, 河内飛鳥古寺霊場, En no Gyōja Reiseki Fudasho, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi

Address: 大阪府河内長野市寺元475

Website: https://kanshinji.com

GPS coordinates: 34.43722,135.59833

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11

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