多聞寺, Buddhist temple in Kita-ku, Kobe, Japan
Tamonji is a Buddhist temple on the northeastern slopes of Mount Rokko in Kobe. The main hall was rebuilt in 1690 and displays traditional Japanese architectural style typical of temples from that era.
The temple was founded in ancient times by an Indian monk and was relocated in 1462 from its original mountain location. This move marked a significant shift in the temple's history and its relationship with the surrounding area.
The temple preserves the worship of Bishamonten, a protective deity associated with prosperity and fortune. You can sense this spiritual focus as you walk through the halls where both locals and visitors come to pray.
The temple is located directly next to Shintetsu-Rokko Station on the Kobe Electric Railway, making it easy to reach by public transportation. A series of stone steps leads up to the main hall, so visitors should expect some climbing during their visit.
During the Genpei War, the temple was burned after refusing to help guide Minamoto no Yoshitsune's forces in their attack on Suma. This act of resistance during a violent conflict remains a memorable part of the temple's story.
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