Sōji-ji, Buddhist temple in Ibaraki, Japan
The temple's main hall contains a sacred wooden statue of Senju Kannon, standing 75.4 centimeters tall with dragon and rain deities at its base.
Founded in 879 by Fujiwara no Yamakage, the temple suffered destruction during the Tensho period but was reconstructed in 1603 under Toyotomi Hideyori's direction.
Every April 18th, the temple performs the Yamagake-style knife ceremony, continuing a culinary tradition established by the temple's founder.
The temple grounds open from 6:00 to 17:00, with stamp offices operating between 8:00 and 17:00, located 5 minutes from Sojiji Station.
The temple's foundation story involves a turtle saving the founder's life, leading to the creation of the temple and its Thousand-Armed Kannon statue.
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: May 27, 2025 13:14
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