Shippōryū-ji, Buddhist temple on Mount Inunaki, Izumisano, Japan
Description
Shippōryū-ji is a Buddhist temple located partway up Mount Inunaki with traditional architecture and layout reflecting its religious purpose. A hidden waterfall on the grounds serves as a focal point for ceremonies and meditation practices.
History
En no Gyōja founded the temple in 661 as a center for Katsuragi Shugen faith practices. A significant rain prayer ceremony documented in 1501 reflects the temple's enduring tradition of spiritual rituals.
Culture
The temple is the eighth of twenty-eight sutra mounds in the region and remains an active center for Buddhist practices and ceremonies today.
Practical
Visitors can reach the temple by taking a Nankai bus from Izumisano Station or a JR line bus from Hineno Station. The final approach involves a walk of approximately 45 minutes uphill from the bus stop.
Did you know?
Large Mizuko Jizo statues stand at the temple entrance as protectors of infants who died before birth according to Buddhist beliefs. These sculptures represent a deep compassion tradition within the faith.
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