Tenjō-ji, Buddhist temple on Mount Maya in Kobe, Japan.
Tenjō-ji Temple stands at an elevation of 699 meters on Mount Maya, featuring traditional Shingon Buddhist architecture and gardens with stone arrangements.
Monk Hōdō established the temple in 646 at Emperor Kōtoku's request, following the monk's success in treating the Emperor's illness.
The temple holds distinction as the sole Japanese temple dedicated to Maya-bunin, mother of Buddha, with traditions centered on protection during childbirth.
Located at 2-12 Mayasanchō in Nada Ward, the temple opens from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and requires a 10-minute walk from Maya Ropeway Sanjo station.
The temple opens a concealed door every 33 years, revealing three sacred statues: the Eleven-Faced Avalokitesvara, Acala, and Vaiśravaṇa.
Location: Nada-ku
Inception: 646
Founders: Hōdō
Part of: 摂津国三十三箇所, 神戸十三仏霊場, Ochenta y ocho lugares sagrados de Settsu, New Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, 關西花之寺二十五靈場, 西國愛染十七靈場, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi
Website: http://mayasan-tenjoji.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.73900,135.20470
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:30
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