Admission
Free
Chuo, Osaka Prefecture
At a Glance
Buddhist temples named Chokyu-ji often maintain the practice of striking the temple bell 108 times on New Year's Eve, representing the 108 earthly desires in Buddhist teaching that practitioners seek to overcome on their path to enlightenment.
Like many temples named '長久' (chokyu), this temple was likely founded during the Kamakura or Muromachi period when Buddhist institutions aimed to become permanent in local communities, often supported by samurai families seeking spiritual merit.
The temple's architecture likely follows the traditional Zen or Pure Land Buddhist style, featuring a main hall (hondo) that serves as a meditation space and a repository for sacred Buddhist texts passed down through generations.
This temple offers 1 different goshuin designs
Regular
Free
Visit during early morning hours between 8-9 AM when the temple grounds are quietest and you can experience the peaceful atmosphere during morning prayers or rituals. Weekday mornings offer the most serene experience compared to weekends.
Photography is allowed on temple grounds, but do not take photos inside the main hall or of Buddhist statues and altars without permission, as these are sacred. Flash photography is usually banned to protect artifacts and maintain a peaceful
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The divine spirits venerated at this sacred place
What this place is believed to grant
1 structures on the grounds
Fascinating facts about this place
Buddhist temples named Chokyu-ji often maintain the practice of striking the temple bell 108 times on New Year's Eve, representing the 108 earthly desires in Buddhist teaching that practitioners seek to overcome on their path to enlightenment.
Like many temples named '長久' (chokyu), this temple was likely founded during the Kamakura or Muromachi period when Buddhist institutions aimed to become permanent in local communities, often supported by samurai families seeking spiritual merit.
The temple's architecture likely follows the traditional Zen or Pure Land Buddhist style, featuring a main hall (hondo) that serves as a meditation space and a repository for sacred Buddhist texts passed down through generations.
The name 'Chokyu-ji' (長久寺) literally means 'Temple of Long Duration,' reflecting the Buddhist concept of eternal enlightenment and the aspiration for the temple's teachings to endure through countless generations.
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