Yamazaki Shōten

Yamazaki Shōten is a Buddhist temple in Ōyamazaki with a main hall displaying traditional Japanese architectural design. A distinctive Sanmon Gate marks the entrance to the temple grounds.

Emperor Uda founded this temple in 899 as a religious institution. It has maintained its spiritual importance as a place of worship for over a thousand years.

This place belongs to the Shingon Buddhist sect and houses a statue of Thousand-armed Kannon. Worshippers visit to pray before this deity, making it a living center of faith and practice.

You can reach this temple from JR Yamazaki Station or Hankyu Oyamazaki Station, followed by a walk of roughly 12 minutes to the grounds. The walk is straightforward and the area is easy to navigate.

The temple grounds are filled with cherry trees that put on a striking display of blossoms during spring. These trees draw both religious practitioners and people who simply enjoy the seasonal bloom.

Location: Ōyamazaki

Inception: 899

Founders: Uda

GPS coordinates: 34.89817,135.68208

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:04