Begin your journey by boarding the Kintetsu train from Osaka, a scenic ride that takes you through the Ikoma Mountain Range. Arrive at Ikoma Station and transfer to Japan’s oldest commercial cable car, which will take you up to the temple gate.

Once there, enter a serene world of stone lanterns and sacred halls. Explore the main hall, the ornate Shōten Hall, meditation caves once used by high monks, and the quiet Oku-no-in (inner sanctuary) lined with ancient stone Buddhas.

Learn about the temple’s history, which dates back to ancient times when it served as a sacred training ground for Buddhist monks. Discover how it was revived in the early modern era by a monk devoted to its spiritual power and gained fame for enshrining Shōten (Kangiten), a deity believed to bring worldly benefits—especially prosperity in business.

Hear stories of Osaka merchants who would climb the mountain by night to offer their prayers after closing their shops, seeking prosperity and success.