Taiyū-ji

The temple houses a thousand-armed Kannon statue within its grounds, surrounded by multiple prayer halls and ceremonial structures in central Osaka.

Buddhist monk Kukai established Taiyu-ji Temple in 821 under Emperor Saga's imperial request, making it one of the oldest religious institutions in Osaka.

The temple serves as a significant stop on multiple Buddhist pilgrimage routes, including the New Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage and the Kinki Thirty-six Fudoson Sacred Ground.

Visitors can reach the temple within 10 minutes by foot from Osaka Station, with daily opening hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM without admission fees.

The temple conducts special fire rituals on the 8th, 18th, and 28th of each month, maintaining centuries-old Buddhist ceremonial traditions.

Location: 太融寺町

Inception: 821

Founders: Kūkai

Part of: New Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Kinki Thirty-six Fudoson Sacred Ground, Thirteen Buddhist Sites of Osaka, Ochenta y ocho lugares sagrados de Settsu, なにわ七幸めぐり, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi

Website: https://taiyuji.net

GPS coordinates: 34.70181,135.50408

Latest update: May 11, 2025 21:04