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\u5e38\u9858\u5bfa goes by the name of Yoganjji Temple too. This temple is dedicated to childbirth prayers. People visit it to pray for safe delivery. They also pray for the well-being of water children.
The main deity is a statue of Amitabha. It offers solace and blessings. In 2009 a healing garden was added. It enhances the temple’s tranquil ambiance.
Interestingly Hozenji Temple shares some similarities. Built in 1637 Hozenji Temple honors Fudo Myoo. He is one of Buddhism’s five guardians. During the 1600s Namba and Dotonbori were entertainment hubs. Kabuki and bunraku performances thrived. Even Hozenji Temple hosted rakugo storytelling and stage plays.
Today Hozenji Temple lets you glimpse Osaka’s past at Hozenji Yokocho. The Mizukake Fudo statue is very popular. Visitors splash water on it for good luck. The statue is covered in moss from years of this tradition.
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