Hozenji Revisited 2023 - Osaka
The first time I visited Hozenji ( 法善寺 ) was on December 30 th , 2014 , during our first trip to Japan. During that trip, my family and I were accompanied by our Japanese friends. It was a memorable trip as it was a side trip during our Dotonbori exploration. Hozenji I revisited Hozenji on November 20, 2023 , during the third day of my 4-Day Osaka Solo Trip 2023 . It was also my 749th day in Japan as an ALT under the JET Programme . I was traveling alone on this trip, with Hozenji as my main destination and Dotonbori as a side trip. Hozenji - Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture Since I wrote about Hozenji before, here’s a summary of Hozenji's details. A Glimpse into Hozenji’s History Hozenji was founded around 1637 during the Edo Period. The temple enshrines Fudo Myo-o , one of the Five Wisdom Kings (Myoo) — guardians who protect Buddhist teachings. Fudo Myo-o, whose name means “Immovable Wisdom King,” is usually portrayed holding a sword to symbolize wisdom that cuts throu...
