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Daishokatsugunjin Temple
大阪府
Japan's first victory shrine, founded in 587 on the very spot where Prince Shotoku defeated Mononobe no Moriya — the lowest of the Three Taishi
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587
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大阪府八尾市太子堂3-3-16
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Temple
Founded 587
1439 years
Overview
Daishokatsugunjin is one of the Three Taishi Temples of Kawachi, founded in 587 where Prince Shotoku defeated Mononobe no Moriya — Japan's first victory shrine. A statue of Prince Shotoku stands in the grounds, and the Nyoirin Kannon is a key artifact of early Japanese Buddhist art.
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Founded in 587 at the site where Prince Shotoku defeated Mononobe no Moriya. Venerated as one of the Three Taishi Temples of Kawachi, known as the 'Lower Taishi.' A historically significant temple that marked the starting point of the prince's promotion of Buddhism.
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6:00-18:00 (no official temple site, not independently confirmed)
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Free to visit grounds (per same source)
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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