Takarazuka
Kiyoshikojin-Seicho-ji Temple


Designated Important Cultural Property
Heian Period
God of Fire, God of Kitchens

The Kiyoshikojin-Seicho-ji Temple, also called "Horaisan," is a temple of the Shingon Sambo sect which is said to have been established under the order of Emperor Uda in the early Heian Period. The temple was named "Kiyoshikojin-Seicho-ji Temple" because the religion was a mixture of Shintoism, worship of the Kojin and Buddhism, Shingon Sambo. An image of the Dainichi Buddha which is designated as a National Important Cultural Property is worshipped in the temple.
The Kiyoshikojin-Seicho-ji Temple used to be in the mountains to the northeast of the present location. It was burnt down in the civil wars and later it was reconstructed at the present location. This temple is known as a god of fire or a god of kitchens. Many people, including tourists, visit here throughout the year and pray for money and prosperity in business.
Because the 37th head monk was on friendly terms with Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) who was the last major artist in the literati painting, more than one thousand Tessai's works have been collected by the temple, and in 1975, the Tessai museum was established in a corner of the temple precincts. This temple is sometimes called "Tessai Temple."
Forests in the surroundings and a big ginkgo tree in front of the monk's living quarters have been designated as Precious Natural Monuments by the municipal government.

Tourist Information

Source: The Takarazuka municipal government

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