往生院

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往生院, Buddhist temple in Sennan, Japan.

The Ojo-in Temple stands as a key stop among the 33 sacred sites of the Izumi-saigoku pilgrimage route in the Kansai region.

This temple marks an important location in the development of Japanese Buddhism during the early 8th century alongside other temples in the Saigoku circuit.

Pilgrims visiting Ojo-in Temple collect traditional stamps and calligraphy in their nokyocho books, marking their spiritual progress through the sacred sites.

Visitors can reach the temple grounds by following the designated pilgrimage path markers, which guide travelers between each of the circuit locations.

The temple maintains specific prayer areas where worshippers perform rituals dedicated to Kannon, the Buddhist deity of compassion and mercy.

Location: Sennan

Part of: 33 pilgrimage sites of Izumi-saigoku

GPS coordinates: 34.36044,135.27833

Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:39

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