多聞寺, Buddhist temple in Tarumi district, Kobe, Japan.
Tamon-ji is a Buddhist temple in Tarumi-ku, Kobe, Japan, with a main hall and several smaller buildings spread across its grounds. A garden with a pond and seasonal iris flowers is also part of the site.
The temple was founded in 860 on the initiative of Emperor Seiwa and Priest Ennin. It was rebuilt several times following fires and natural disasters, each time remaining a point of reference for the surrounding area.
The temple holds three wooden Buddha statues that are officially recognized as cultural properties and can be seen during a visit. These figures are considered rare examples of early Japanese Buddhist sculpture still kept in their original setting.
The temple is close to the Tamon-ji-mae bus stop, which can be reached from Maiko Station on the JR Sanyo Line. The grounds include garden paths and uneven surfaces, so comfortable shoes are a good idea.
The iris plants growing in the garden are said to have been brought from China by Priest Ennin during the Heian period. They continue to bloom every year, making them one of the oldest living connections to the temple's origins.
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