Site of Tamon-ji Temple｜Other｜Cultural Assets｜Japan Heritage: Katsuragi Shugen—The birthplace of Shugendo, a tradition passed down through generations of believers and villagers

A mini temple stands in a small hamlet of Chihayaakasaka

This mini temple in Chihayaakasaka Village is said to stand at the site of Tamon-ji Temple, which was one of the seven great temples of Mount Kongo and a training site used by Shugendo practitioners. The mini temple enshrines the goddess Kishimojin, the bodhisattva Jizo, and the Buddha Amida Nyorai, among others, and it is still visited by Shugendo followers today.

Inquiries	Chihayaakasaka Village Education Department 0721-72-1300
Address	Chihaya, Chihayaakasaka-mura, Minami-kawachi-gun, Osaka Prefecture
Access	45 min. drive from Habikino IC on Minamihanna Road
Admission	Free Note: The temple is located in a residential area. Please be careful not to disturb the residents.
Hours	Open 24 hours
Closed	Open year-round
Parking	None

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