Buddhist temple
Shitennō-ji Kōshindō
四天王寺 庚申堂（してんのうじ／こうしんどう）
Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
The Kōshindō of Shitennō-ji is a place of Kōshin faith that enshrines Shōmen Kongō Dōji. This is a guide to the hall, which is separate from the central temple complex of Shitennō-ji.
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
Kōshindō: Shōmen Kongō Dōji
History and things to know
The temple's explanation introduces the tradition that Shōmen Kongō Dōji appeared to save people suffering from illness. You can learn about the services on Kōshin days and the faith through the hall's own guide.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
The destination here is the Kōshindō. Its location differs from the central temple complex, so please check Shitennō-ji's precinct guide.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 四天王寺 庚申堂「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-16 確認）
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