Temple · Hirano (Osaka)
Dainenbutsuji Temple 大念佛寺
Head temple of the Yuzu Nembutsu school in Hirano, founded in 1127 as Japan's first nembutsu training hall, with one of Osaka's largest wooden main halls.
PriceFree
Getting thereJR Hirano Station, 5 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeMay 1-5 (Manbu)
Address1-7-26 Hiranokamimachi, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0045
Websitedainenbutsuji.com
About
Dainenbutsuji was founded by Ryonin and anchors the old town of Hirano. Its broad main hall and grounds host the Manbu Okyo mask ritual each May. The temple owns a National Treasure manuscript.
Highlights
- Large main hall
- Manbu ritual with bodhisattva masks (May)
- National Treasure manuscript
- Historic Hirano town
Tips
- 5 min walk from JR Hirano Station
- Combine with Kumata Shrine and Senkoji in Hirano
- Free grounds
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