Place of worship
Kakuoji
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Also known as Shochuzan Kakuoji Temple. Its founder Michimoto Kono, the head of a powerful Iyo family, converted to Buddhism under the monk Kakunyo and took the name Kakuo. Later head monk Kono Tetsunan introduced the writers Yosano Akiko and Yosano Tekkan, and there is a monument on the grounds with an inscribed poem commemorating Yosano Akiko. Every year a memorial service is observed on May 29, Akiko's birthday. 2 minutes walk from Hankai Line Shinmeicho station. 14 mminutes walk from Nankai Koya Line Sakaihigashi station. Sakaihigashi station is 5 minutes ride from Abikomae station which is 4minutes walk from here.
Also known as Shochuzan Kakuoji Temple. Its founder Michimoto Kono, the head of a powerful Iyo family, converted to Buddhism under the monk Kakunyo and took the name Kakuo. Later head monk Kono Tetsunan introduced the writers Yosano Akiko and Yosano Tekkan, and there is a monument on the grounds wit…
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3-chōme-1-49 Kukenchōhigashi
Sakai, Osaka