Gokurakuji
極楽寺· Temple
About
The Gokurakuin of Enatsudera is said to be the forerunner of this temple, but the date of its founding is unknown. The principal image, Bishamonten, is said to be made of the same wood as the Bishamonten of Mount Shigi. Kusunoki Masashige's parents prayed to the principal image for a child and Masashige was born, and the stone lantern in the grounds, an Important Cultural Property, is said to have been given by Masashige in thanks. There is also a camphor tree said to have been planted by Masashige himself.
Translated from the Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City tourist listings (観光施設一覧, CC BY 4.0).
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Designated cultural properties
Osaka Prefecture's list of designated cultural properties names this place as the owner of 1. Objects are not necessarily on view.
大阪府 文化財一覧 (CC BY 4.0), current at 2024-05-01. Joined by owner name; long names are shortened to the buildings or the object.
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