Temple · Sakai
Nanshuji Temple 南宗寺
Zen temple in Sakai where tea masters Takeno Joo and Sen no Rikyu trained, with a dry garden attributed to Furuta Oribe (Place of Scenic Beauty).
Getting thereHankai Tramway Goryomae stop, 5 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeSpring and autumn
Address3-1-2 Minamihatagocho Higashi, Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka
About
Nanshuji was the family temple of the Miyoshi clan and a centre of Sakai's merchant tea culture. Its Butsuden, Sanmon and Karamon are Important Cultural Properties, and the dry landscape garden is a National Place of Scenic Beauty. The grounds also hold a tea house and memorials to Rikyu.
Highlights
- Dry garden attributed to Furuta Oribe (Place of Scenic Beauty)
- Butsuden with dragon ceiling painting
- Sen no Rikyu memorials
- Important Cultural Property gates
Tips
- 5 min walk from Goryomae tram stop (Hankai Line)
- Guided explanation included with garden admission
- Combine with Sakai's tea and knife culture
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