Ojo-in Temple
See the carefully protected two-faced stone Buddha at this temple built for Emperor Tenmu
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An old temple on the Kumano Kaido
Built by order of Emperor Temmu in 679.
The founder, Dosho, was a high priest who studied abroad as part of a mission to Tang China, and is said to have received teachings from the Chinese monk on whom Tang Sanzang of Journey to the West is based.
A precious two-faced stone Buddha, believed to be from the time of construction, remains within the grounds.
| adress | 1248 Makino Shindachi, Sennan City |
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| tel | ＋81 72-447-8811 (Promotion Strategy Section, Sennan City Office) |
| access | 【Train】 JR Hanwa Line, 8 minute walk from Izumi-Sunagawa station 【Bus】 Sawayaka Bus (Sunagawa B Loop, Okada B Loop, Ichioka A Loop, South A Loop, Mountain Loop), 5 minute walk from Sunagawa Ekimae Doori (Mountain Loop), in front of Makino Naka |
| note | Parking: Available (10 spaces) |