Isshin-ji Temple

Architecturally beautiful small temple complex with a number of seats so you can sit down and relax. It is a burial ground for the Jodo Sect of Buddhism so you'll see many graves. If you're in Shinsekai/ Tsutenkaku/ Tenno-ji area, I strongly recommend a 15mins visit here. Just sit down, relax, reflect.

I actually just passed by this place and checked on the map and found out that there's a lot of review about this place, so i decided to take a visit. Cool facts is this temple has buddha statue made from human bone i forgot each statue needs now many people's bone but what i remember is a lot of people. You can get the template from the staff there to see the details. Amazing

I was heading for the Tennoji Zoo and just came across this temple. It was the day of the Autumn Equinox or higan and the temple was very busy. It was the day for personal reflection and honouring those that have departed

A Unique and Moving Experience at Isshin-ji Temple I had the opportunity to visit Isshin-ji Temple on a public holiday, and the experience was truly remarkable. The temple grounds were bustling with visitors, creating an atmosphere of reverence and celebration that was both impressive and touching to witness. What makes Isshin-ji truly unique is its famous Okotsu Butsu, or "Bone Buddha" statues. These Amida Buddha statues are crafted from a mixture of resin and the cremated ashes of devotees. It's a profound and somewhat haunting concept that really makes you reflect on the cycle of life and death. Knowing that each statue contains the remains of around 200,000 people gives the temple a deeply spiritual and emotional resonance. The temple's architecture is also noteworthy, blending traditional elements with strikingly modern designs. The main gate, with its contemporary steel and glass structure, stands in stark contrast to what you might expect from a Buddhist temple, yet it somehow feels perfectly fitting for Isshin-ji's unique character. Visiting on a holiday allowed me to see the temple at its most vibrant, with many people coming to pay their respects or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. The air was filled with the scent of incense and the soft murmur of prayers, creating a deeply immersive experience. Isshin-ji offers a thought-provoking and emotionally moving visit that goes beyond the typical temple experience. It's a place where ancient traditions meet modern interpretations, and where the line between life and death seems to blur. I highly recommend a visit, especially if you can time it with a holiday to fully appreciate the temple's significance to the local community.

Isshin-Ji Temple, is a temple dating back to 1133 which incorporates 13 statues of Buddha made from thousands of followers' ashes. Six statues were destroyed during WW II, however a new statue is now made every ten years. There was a funeral today, so we were only allowed to see the outside of the remaining shrines. Amazing history and absolutely beautiful.