Ganshō-ji

Ganshō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Tondabayashi, Osaka Prefecture, featuring traditional Japanese architecture, landscaped gardens, and prayer halls. The compound displays classic temple design elements arranged to support meditation and contemplative practice.

The temple originates from the Nara period, when emperors actively supported Buddhist expansion across the country. This early foundation shaped the institution and its continued presence in the region's religious life.

The temple serves as a place where visitors observe Buddhist practices and daily rituals of prayer that continue today. It stands among other sacred sites that together form the spiritual heart of this old neighborhood.

Reach the site by taking the Kintetsu-Nagano Line to Tondabayashi Station, then a short walk through the historic district. Walking through this neighborhood gives you a sense of the surroundings and helps you locate the temple easily.

The temple sits within a protected zone surrounded by ancient moats and earthen ramparts that reveal its fortified past. Around these defenses stand merchant houses from different periods, spanning from the Edo era through early modern times.

Location: Tondabayashi

GPS coordinates: 34.46472,135.58833

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:29