Hoshakuji Temple

Hoshakuji Temple（宝積寺） is a temple of the Shingon sect of Buddhism and was established by Emperor Shomu.It is commonly called “Takaraderera” because in 723, a dragon god introduced uchiide (goddess Benzaiten) and kozuchi (god Daikokuten) from karado (China).It is a beautiful place with cherry blossoms in the spring and autumn leaves in the fall.

Hoshakuji Temple

It is said that Hideyoshi Hashiba (Hideyoshi Toyotomi) established his headquarters there in 1582 during the Battle of Yamazaki, and a three-story pagoda was built overnight to commemorate his victory.

Hoshakuji Temple

The Great Yakuwari Tsuina Ceremony (Onikusube), held on the third Saturday of April, is the first Tsuina ceremony in Japan.Legend has it that Issunboshi rode a bowl from Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine in Osaka to the capital of Kyoto and trained at Hoshakuji Temple.

Hoshakuji Temple

There is an entrance to Mt. Tennozan (270.4 m above sea level) within the precincts of the temple.

Hoshakuji Temple

Hoshakuji Temple Map

opening hours	all the day※Main Hall and Enma Hall: 9:00 - 15:30※May be cancelled due to Buddhist memorial service
regular closing day	without a holiday
entrance fee	free※Admission to the main hall and Enma Hall: Adults 400 yen, high school and university students 300 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen
station	JR　Yamazaki Station※Approx. 15 minutes walk from the nearest station※The nearest station is also Hankyu Oyamazaki Station
parking lot	Parking available（free）
official site	Hoshakuji Temple