Founded by Prince Shotoku in 552 to mark the transmission of Buddhism from Baekje — a piece of the Berlin Wall stands within as a symbol of peace
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552
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12 min walk from Tennoji Station
1-31 Chausuyama, Tennoji, Osaka
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Founded 552
1474 years
Overview
A Korean Buddhist temple in Osaka dating from the Asuka period, featuring a piece of the Berlin Wall and promoting peace and cultural exchange.
Origins
Tohkokuji Temple is traditionally said to have been founded in 552 CE by Prince Shotoku to commemorate the introduction of Buddhism to Japan from the Korean kingdom of Baekje, when King Seongmyeong sent Buddhist scriptures and images to the Japanese court. This year is widely regarded as the date of…