Buddhist temple
Amida-ji
阿弥陀寺（あみだじ）
Izumi, Osaka Prefecture
A temple in Ōnochō, Izumi City, also called “Koyasu Amida-ji” and known for prayers for safe childbirth and for being blessed with children. At the center of its main hall it enshrines a seated statue of Koyasu Amida Nyorai.
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
Koyasu Amida Nyorai is enshrined at the center of the main hall
History and things to know
According to the temple's engi, when Empress Kōmyō was about to give birth, Gyōki performed a secret rite for safe childbirth at the Shimizu waterfall, and Amida Nyorai appeared. Afterward, by order of the emperor, Gyōki carved a statue of Amida Nyorai from the great cherry tree where the miracle had occurred, and a hall is said to have been built at Ōno.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
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)
- 阿弥陀寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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