大安寺

Daianji is a Buddhist temple in Sakai featuring traditional Japanese architecture with a hipped-and-gabled roof covered in authentic ceramic tiles. The main hall sits within a larger grounds that includes several secondary buildings and garden areas.

The temple was founded in 1394 by monk Tokushu Shiin under Emperor Go-Komatsu's decree, initially at a central location with six sub-temples. In the 17th century it underwent major reconstruction that moved it to its present site.

The temple houses 76 painted sliding doors and wall panels created by Kano school artists in the early Edo period. These artworks reflect the high artistic importance the place held during that era.

The temple is located in Minahatagomachi Higashi, about 5 minutes walk from Goryo-mae Station on the Hankai Line. Visiting early in the morning allows for a quiet experience with fewer visitors.

The main hall incorporates building materials from a 17th-century mansion that was later reconstructed at its current location in 1683. This reuse of older structures reflects the practical building traditions of that era.

Location: Sakai

GPS coordinates: 34.56894,135.47050

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:40