Daikoku-ji, Buddhist temple in Habikino, Japan
Daikoku-ji is a Buddhist temple in Habikino with a main hall housing a statue of Daikokuten carved by the temple founder En no Gyoja. The structure displays traditional Japanese temple architecture with characteristic roof designs and a quiet courtyard.
The temple was founded in 665 by En no Gyoja and experienced periods of prosperity during the Muromachi era. Destruction struck in the 16th century, disrupting its development before it was eventually rebuilt.
The temple serves as the eighth station on the Kawachi-Saigoku pilgrimage route and attracts pilgrims visiting the sacred sites of the region. Visitors participate in regular ceremonies dedicated to Daikokuten and Kannon, which form the spiritual core of the site.
The temple is free to enter and easily reached by a five-minute walk from Komagatani Station on the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line. Visitors should wear flat shoes and observe standard temple etiquette, such as removing shoes before sacred areas.
A 400-year-old large bronze bell stands on the temple grounds and is revered in local traditions for its healing power over all living creatures. The bell is a quiet testament to the site's long history and captivates visitors through its age and cultural importance.
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