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Yada-ji Temple

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Yada-ji Temple

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A temple of the Nishi Honganji sect of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, enshrining Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (Yada Jizo) as its main object of veneration. It is revered for its 'Sokuri Bell' (a bell used to guide the spirits of the deceased to the afterlife without wandering).

History

Founded in the early Heian period as a branch temple of Yada-ji in Yamato Province, located at Gojo Fomon. It subsequently relocated several times before moving to its current site in 1579 CE (Tensho 7).

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What visitors say

Located near an intersection in the Teramachi Shopping Street, the temple is characterized by its exterior lined with numerous lanterns. The grounds feature a large standing statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, a bell for warding off misfortune, and various omikuji (fortune slips) and other offerings. Despite being situated in a bustling shopping district, the temple grounds maintain a serene atmosphere.

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