The temple is said to trace back to the legend that the statue of the Goddess of Mercy was carved and enshrined by ascetic devotees in the age of Hakuho. Although several buildings were destroyed by Nobunaga Oda in the age of civil wars, Hideyori Toyotomi rebuilt them. A lot of cultural assets, such as a “mystic Buddhist formula scripture” and “peacock scripture mandala chart,” designated as National Important Cultural Properties, are put in storage. A camphor tree designated as a prefectural natural product is the largest tree in the city with 700 years old and 38 meters in height.
| Title | Matsuoji Temple |
|---|---|
| Address | 2168 Matsuoji-cho Izumi City |
| Tel | 0725-54-0914 |
| FAX | 0725-54-0914 |
| Parking | Available |
| Entrance fee | Free |
| Access | From Semboku Rapid Railway Izumi-Chuo station, Nankai Bus for Matsuoji temple. Get off at "Matsuoji temple" stop. 7-minute walk from the stop. |
