Temple · Abiko / Sumiyoshi
Abiko Kannon (Abikoyama Daisho Kannonji) あびこ山大聖観音寺（あびこ観音）
Popular temple for warding off bad luck, which describes itself as Japan's oldest Kannon temple, founded in the 6th century.
HoursGates 7:30-17:00 (from 6:30 on the 1st and 18th of each month)
PriceFree
Getting thereAbiko Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line), 3 min west; Abikocho Station (JR Hanwa Line), 8 min
Time needed30 minutes
Best timeEarly February for the Setsubun festival, the temple's biggest event
Address4-1-20 Abiko, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka 558-0014
Websiteabikokannonji.com
About
Abiko Kannon traces its founding to 546 and is known locally as the place to pray for protection in unlucky years. The busy Setsubun festival in early February draws large crowds for yakuyoke prayers. The compact precinct is three minutes from the end of the Midosuji Line.
Highlights
- One of Osaka's best-known yakuyoke (bad-luck warding) temples
- Setsubun festival, Feb 1-7
- Easy subway access
Tips
- Gates open earlier on the 1st and 18th of each month.
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