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Located in  1 Chome-2-16 Nanba, Chuo Ward which is  not far from Dotonbori Bridge in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture in Japan , Hozenji   ( 法善寺 )   is a very small temple tucked in the famed  Dotonbori area. Hozenji Hozenji History Hozenji was built sometime in 1637. The temple pays homage to Fudo Myo-o , one of the five Myoo or Wisdom Kings. These kings are said to be the guardians of Buddhism and more specifically the Five Wisdom Buddhas. Fudo Myoo is usually depicted holding a sword that represents the wisdom that can cut through ignorance. He is usually accompanied by two smaller statues named Kongara and Seitako (they are his attendants). Hozenji - Osaka City, Osaka Going through the Hozenji Yokocho In Japan , the swastika is a symbol for temples  You should be patient if you're visiting this place... I wonder what those are... The moss-covered statue of Fudo Myo-o Pilgrim sprinkling water at the moss-covered statue Fudo Myo-o is a spirit that rep

Located in the Namba District in Osaka City in Osaka Prefecture in Japan ,  D ōtonbori   ( 道頓堀 ,  pronounced  [doːtomboɽi] ) is one of the principal tourist destinations of the city and the prefecture. Dotonbori Dotonbori history The history of  D ōtonbori   (which means D ō ton's canal)  could be traced back to 1612 when a local entrepreneur, Yasui  D ō ton began expanding the tiny Umezu River in hopes of increasing trade in the region. Sadly, his project was interrupted when he died defending Toyotomi Hideyori during the Siege of Osaka. (He was on the losing side though).  Dotonbori - Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture His project was continued and finished by his cousins in 1615. The new lord of Osaka Castle , Tadaki Matsudaira named the canal and avenue beside it  D ō tonbori despite being on the opposing side during the Siege of Osaka. D ō tonbori in the 1930s A marker at the Ebisu bridge D ō tonbori Canal In 1621, D ō tonbori was designated as the entertainme

Nishikinohama Beach Park  ( 二色の浜海水浴場 ) is a popular beach and park destination for people living in the city because of its easy accessibility. It is l ocated in Sawa District in Kaizuka City in Osaka Prefecture in Japan . Nishikinohama Beach Park Nishikinohama Beach Park Details Nishikinohama Beach Park is Kaizuka City's popular family bonding destination. The name  Nishikinohama  came from the name Nishiki which means two colors. This refers to the white-ish color of its beach and the green color of the pine groves around the park.  Nishikinohama Beach Park - Kaizuka City, Osaka Prefecture Everyone is welcome! The mast erected along the beach The park is well known for the ship mast that was erected near the beach. It is usually crowded from July to August as visitors usually flock to the place to enjoy the weather. Moreover, there are also facilities for cooking barbecues, biking, and jogging in the park. Other activities that you could do in Nishikinohama Beach Pa