Tendaishu Jiunzan Hozen Temple

Tiny temple hidden away in a side street

This tiny little temple is hidden in a side street, away from the crowds. The statue covered in a thick layer of moss is a rare sight.

Moss temple

This is a little temple near Dotonbori, quite different from other temples as it's completely covered with moss. The temple was originally established in the year 1637. Most of it was destroyed durin...

Tiny but memorable

This is a very small attraction with a stone Buddha statue completely covered with live green moss. We noticed many local visitors who perform a simple prayer and use a ladle to bath the statue. This ...

Tiny but perfectly located for other places to visit

So I wanted to visit this place for the moss that had overgrown the buddha statue. It really was beautiful and the pottery restaurant located right next door has wonderful pottery displayed outside. ...

菊の御紋

天皇にゆかりのあるお寺で、本堂には菊の御紋がありました。茨城県七福神の１つで大黒様がおられました。撫でるとご利益があり、たくさんの人が撫でて、つるつるになっていました。