Buddhist templeOsaka

Dainenbutsu-ji Temple

大念仏寺

Address: 大阪市平野区平野上町1-7-26

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History

The present main hall was completed in 1938.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

1938
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ShōwaRecorded event
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About the era labels

Browse places by founding, rebuilding, and other events in each historical era.

Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Main Hall
The great zelkova hall houses the principal Amida image.
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Reimeiden
Imperial and Tokugawa memorials are honored in this complex.
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Bell Tower
The tower shelters a bell recast in the Edo period.
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Rakuhoden Ossuary
The upper sanctuary holds memorial objects and enshrined remains.
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Treasure Museum
An exhibition hall and storehouse protect temple treasures.
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Entsuden Kannon Hall
A standing Sho Kannon image is enshrined here.
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Mountain Gate
The historic gate bears an imperial-princess calligraphic plaque.
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Hakuunkaku
A two-story hall serves several temple activities.
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Zuishokaku
A spacious Shoin hall preserves formal reception space.
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Bishamon Hall
Two joined halls preserve the temples Bishamon sanctuary.
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South Gate
A former domain gate was relocated to the temple.
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Jizo Hall
A life-size wooden Jizo stands on a lotus pedestal.
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Dining Hall
Dining and upstairs meeting rooms share the building.
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Ryoshoin
The temples surviving resident subtemple was rebuilt in modern times.
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Visiting information

Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Opening hours

Visitor hours are 09:30–16:30; the gates close at 17:00.

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Dainenbutsu-ji Temple

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History

Timeline

Historical milestone

Explore the grounds

Main Hall

Reimeiden

Bell Tower

Rakuhoden Ossuary

Treasure Museum

Entsuden Kannon Hall

Mountain Gate

Hakuunkaku

Zuishokaku

Bishamon Hall

South Gate

Jizo Hall

Dining Hall

Ryoshoin

Visiting information

Opening hours