Enman-ji, Buddhist temple in Nishinomiya, Japan
Enman-ji is a Buddhist temple in Nishinomiya located in a residential area near the train station, featuring a main hall dedicated to Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha. The grounds also include a shrine dedicated to Naritasan with a prayer hall specifically for traffic safety and protection from misfortune.
The temple was founded in 966 by the ascetic Hodo and endured multiple relocations and reconstructions due to wars and natural disasters over centuries. These repeated changes have shaped the sanctuary into its current form.
The temple functions as the 79th station on the Settsu Eighty-Eight Temple Pilgrimage and draws regular visitors seeking blessings and spiritual guidance. People come to spend quiet time on the grounds and participate in prayer activities.
The temple is easily accessible on foot, located just a few minutes walk from Nishinomiya Station on the Hanshin Main Line or from Sakura-Shukugawa Station. The grounds are flat and straightforward for most visitors to navigate.
A distinctive feature is a Naritasan shrine with a prayer hall specifically dedicated to traffic safety and accident prevention. This special focus sets the site apart from other temples in the area.
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