Sōji-ji

Sōji-ji is a Buddhist temple in Ibaraki Prefecture, about 5 minutes on foot from Sojiji Station. The main hall houses a wooden statue of Senju Kannon with dragon and rain deities at its base.

Fujiwara no Yamakage founded this place in 879 after a turtle reportedly saved him from drowning. Following destruction in the 16th century, Toyotomi Hideyori rebuilt the temple in 1603.

Every April 18th, monks perform the Yamagake ceremony here, demonstrating ritual knife skills. This cooking ceremony dates back to the time of the founder and belongs to the regular annual calendar of the temple.

The temple grounds open daily at 6 in the morning and close at 5 in the evening. The stamp office is available between 8 and 5 and is only a few minutes on foot from the station.

The founding legend tells of a turtle that rescued the future founder from the water. Out of gratitude for this rescue, the temple with the thousand-armed Kannon figure came into being here.

Location: Ibaraki

Inception: February 26, 0890

Founders: Fujiwara no Yamakage

Part of: Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Ochenta y ocho lugares sagrados de Settsu, 攝津國三十三箇所, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi

Address: 大阪府茨木市総持寺1丁目6-1

Website: http://sojiji.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.82910,135.58157

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29