Temple · Kawachinagano
Kanshinji Temple 観心寺
Mountain temple in Kawachinagano with a National Treasure Kondo and a secret Nyoirin Kannon, a National Treasure shown only on April 17-18.
Getting thereNankai/Kintetsu Kawachinagano Station, Nankai bus to Kanshinji
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeApril 17-18; November
Address475 Teramoto, Kawachinagano, Osaka 586-0053
Websitekanshinji.com
About
Kanshinji is linked to Kukai and to the loyalist samurai Kusunoki Masashige, whose head mound is in the grounds. The Kondo (main hall), built in the early Muromachi period, is a National Treasure. Its seated Nyoirin Kannon, one of Japan's finest Heian statues, is shown only two days a year.
Highlights
- Kondo main hall (National Treasure)
- Nyoirin Kannon (National Treasure, April 17-18 only)
- Kusunoki Masashige's head mound
- Plum and autumn colours
Tips
- Bus from Kawachinagano Station stops at Kanshinji
- Plan for April 17-18 to see the Kannon
- Part of a Japan Heritage medieval culture story
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