Daitokutoku Temple

Daitoku-ji Temple is an ancient temple of the Tendai sect, set deep within Ushitaki-yama in Osawa-cho, Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture. Its principal image is Daiitoku Myo-o, a wrathful deity depicted riding a water buffalo with six arms and six legs, venerated for the power to subdue evil and protect all living beings. Situated on the mountainside, the precincts are blanketed in blazing autumn colors each year, and the beauty of this seasonal display has drawn worshippers for centuries. Amid the pure mountain streams and deep greenery, this celebrated temple has quietly accumulated a long and venerable history, and it remains a beloved destination for those seeking peace of mind.