Eifuku-ji

Eifuku-ji is a Buddhist temple in Taishi, Osaka Prefecture, and holds status as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The entrance passes through a red-lacquered gate into a white gravel courtyard, while a wooded area with burial structures extends behind the main buildings.

Emperor Shomu ordered the foundation of the temple in 724 to preserve the memory of Prince Shotoku. The compound was destroyed by forces of Oda Nobunaga in the 16th century, then rebuilt through the efforts of Toyotomi Hideyori.

The name translates as "Temple of Peaceful Fortune," reflecting Buddhist hopes for spiritual calm. Visitors see priests preparing ritual objects and lighting incense in the courtyard before entering the main worship halls.

The grounds open from 7 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon, giving enough time for a quiet walk through the compound. Selected buildings open only on weekends and holidays between March and November, so planning ahead helps.

Prince Shotoku rests here alongside his wife and mother in a mausoleum located in the forest behind the temple halls. The burial site draws pilgrims who honor his role in spreading Buddhism across Japan.

Location: Taishi

Inception: 724

Part of: 18 pagodes et temples bouddhistes, New Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, 河内西国霊場, Historical Sites of Prince Shōtoku, site sacré des ruines de Nishiyama Kokushi, 河内飛鳥古寺霊場, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi

Address: 大阪府南河内郡太子町太子2146

Website: https://eifukuji-taishi.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.51863,135.63976

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:27