Isshin-ji

Isshin-ji is a Buddhist temple in Osaka featuring several halls and buildings across its grounds. The Sanzen Butsudō from 2002 combines steel and glass with traditional temple architecture.

Buddhist teacher Hōnen established the temple in 1185 during the Kamakura period. Tokugawa Ieyasu used the grounds as a military camp in 1614 during the siege of Osaka Castle.

This temple preserves Buddhist funeral traditions in which cremated remains are mixed with resin and shaped into sculptures. The practice connects memorial culture with religious devotion in a way visitors can directly witness.

The temple grounds are open to visitors who can observe religious ceremonies and cultural events throughout the year. The main hall hosts weddings and theatrical performances alongside daily worship services.

The Sanzen Butsudō displays a tempera painting reported as one of the largest in the world, featuring depictions of Amida, Kannon, and Seishi. The mural stretches across the entire interior surface of the modern building.

Location: Ōsaka

Inception: 1185

Founders: Hōnen

Part of: The Twenty-Fifth Reikyo of Dharan Shonin, 大阪新四十八願所

Address: 543-0062 大阪市天王寺区逢阪2丁目8-69

Website: https://isshinji.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.65306,135.51083

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:12