Virtual Sakai 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #32 Zencho-ji Temple

 

     Zencho-ji Temple was founded by Priest Kenku in 1549, supported by Miyoshi Masakatsu (?-1569) for his late father, Masanaga (1508-1549).

     Masanaga fought with Miyoshi Nagayoshi (1522-1564) for Hosokawa Harumoto (1514-1563), the 17th head of Kyocho-Hosokawa Family, till 1548, but Masanaga and Nagayoshi fought against each other in 1549.  Masanaga held Eguchi Fortress, which is supposed to have been located near Eguchi Bridge.  The fortress was seized by Nagayoshi and Masanaga was either killed in battle or was drowned in the river on his way to Enami Fortress, where Masakatsu was based.

     Maasakatsu became subject to Nagayoshi in September, 1558.  He was buried in the precincts of the temple, but the temple is supposed to have been relocated to its present place later.  Its original location is unknown.

Address: 3 Chome 1-43, Shinmeichohigashi, Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0935

Phone: 072-238-0103

Eguchi Bridge

Address: Higashiyodogawa Ward, Osaka, 533-0002

Enami Fortress Site

Address: 4 Chome-1-39 Noe, Joto Ward, Osaka, 536-0006