Onsen-ji, Buddhist temple in Arima Onsen, Japan
The temple buildings rise halfway up a forested mountain, with additional structures including a Yakushi Buddha hall at the base near Kono-yu bath house.
The monk Gyōki established Onsen-ji temple in 724 during the Nara period, dedicating it to the deities who discovered the Arima Onsen hot springs.
The temple houses an eleven-headed Kannon Buddha statue measuring two meters in height, which remains concealed except for its complete display every 33 years.
Located at 1643 Arimacho in Kobe's Kita district, the temple welcomes visitors throughout the year and stands six minutes from Arimaonsen Station.
Prior to accessing any local baths in historical times, visitors received a yu-shaku ladle from the temple as an essential entry permit.
Location: Arimachō
Inception: 724
Founders: Gyōki
Address: 兵庫県神戸市北区有馬町1643
GPS coordinates: 34.79580,135.24819
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:14
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