葛井寺 Fujii-dera Fujiidera Temple
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Fujiidera Temple located in Fujiidera, Fujiidera City, Osaka Pref. is a temple belonging to the Omuro school of the Shingon sect. The principal image of Buddha is Juichimen Senju Sengan Kanzeon Bosatsu (Bosatsu with 11 faces, 1,000 arms and 1,000 eyes), which is a designated National Treasure. According to the temple record, it was established in 725 by the monk Gyoki under the orders of Emperor Shomu, and then it was revived by Prince Abo, a son of Emperor Heizei, in the Heian period (794-1192). However in reality, it is presumed to have been founded in the middle of the8th century as a family temple of the Fujii no Muraji clan, a descendant of the Beakje Kingdom. The old tiles in the Nara style excavated from the precinct indicate the temple was founded at some time in the 8th century. In 1510, many of the temple buildings were destroyed by an earthquake, and they were later restored to the present forms. AS the 5th temple of the Saigoku Pilgrimage Temples, it is visited by a lot of worshippers. Fujiidera Temple is a historic temple and its name became the origin of the town name.
- address
- 1-16-21 Fujiidera, Fujiidera, Oosaka Prefecture, Japan 583-0024
- name
- Fujiidera Temple
- phone
- 072-938-0005