Buddhist temple
Kōbō-ji
弘法寺（こうぼうじ）
Izumi, Osaka Prefecture
A temple of the Kōyasan Shingon school in Manchō, Izumi, affectionately called "石尾のお大師さん" (the Odaishi-san of 石尾). According to its temple history, Dainichi Nyorai was enshrined as the principal image, with Jizō Bosatsu as an attendant image.
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 image: Dainichi Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple history, in the Enryaku era Kōbō Daishi stopped here on his way to Makinoosan and opened a place of practice. Later, in Kōnin 13, a local powerful man, Fuseya Chōja, is said to have built the temple. On the hill behind it is a small Shikoku Eighty-Eight pilgrimage course said to be the oldest in Senshū.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 弘法寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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