Buddhist temple
Hōzen-ji
法善寺（ほうぜんじ）
Chūō, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
A Jōdo sect temple at Sennichimae in Minami, Osaka, known for the moss-covered “Mizukake Fudōson.” The official guide lists Amida Nyorai, Nishimuki Fudō Myōō, Konpira Tennō and Ohatsu Ōkami as its principal images.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal images: Amida Nyorai, Nishimuki Fudō Myōō, Konpira Tennō, Ohatsu Ōkami
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it was originally a temple in Uji, Kyoto, which the priest 中誉専念 moved to present-day Namba in Kan'ei 14 (1637). The priest performed nenbutsu memorial services over a thousand days for executed people and others buried there, which is said to be the origin of the place name “Sennichimae.” When the halls were lost in the air raids of Shōwa 20, only the Mizukake Fudōson survived the fire.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
After the war, the statue of Amida Nyorai, the principal image, was moved to Chōen-ji (Hōzen-ji Betsuin) in Ikutamaderamachi, Tennōji Ward. What can be worshipped at any time on the Sennichimae grounds are the Mizukake Fudōson, the Konpira Hall and others.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 法善寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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