Virtual Settsu 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #25 Anko-ji Temple

 

     Kamowake was subject to Prince Wakatake, who was the 8th child of Nekohiko, who was a prehistoric emperor.  When Wakatake invaded Kibi Province, Kamowake followed him, and started the Kasa Family there.  Both Wakatake and Kamowake were enshrined in Kasamori Shrine by the Kasa Family in Makami Village, Shimakami County, Settsu Province.  Presumably, the village was Kamowake's hometown.

     Ansho-ji Temple was founded as the shrine temple of Kasamori Shrine with the Thousand-Armed Sahasrabhuja wooden sitting statue as its main deity, but was abolished in 1870, 2 years after the Meiji Restoration Government issued the Gods and Buddhas Separation Order in 1868.

     The statue was moved to Anko-ji Temple, which had been founded by Prince Kaijo (724-781) in 775.

Address: 41-1 Uradohonmachi, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-1028

Phone: 072-687-0727

Kasamori Shrine

Address: 1 Chome-7-5 Nishimakami, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-1127

Phone: 072-685-0022