Fujii-dera (葛井寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the Fujiidera neighborhood of the city of Fujiidera, Osaka Prefecture Japan. It belongs to the Shingon-shū Omuro-ha sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a National Treasure statue of Senjū Jūichimen Kannon. The temple's full name is Shiun-san Fujii-dera (紫雲山 葛井寺). The temple is the 4th stop on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage route. The origin of this temple is uncertain. According to temple legend, Gyōki founded the temple in 725 and it received the name of Kōkosan Fujii-dera (古子山葛井寺) or (Shiunsan Kōngōrin-ji) (紫雲山金剛琳寺) from Emperor Shōmu. It is believed to have originally been the clan temple of the Shirai clan, a toraijin clan descending from King Tatsuson of Baekje for served in many positions in the ancient Yamato government, and who changed their name to Fujii in 720. The temple was rebuilt in 807 by Prince Abo, the son of Emperor Heizei. His mother was Fujiko (a member of the Fujii clan), and Prince Abo's son, Ariwara no Narihira, constructed the inner sanctuary. While historical documents are scarce and unclear about the temple's history, the principal image of the temple, a seated Senjū Kannon statue, dates from the Nara period, and ancient roof tiles from the Nara period have been excavated within the temple grounds, suggesting that the temple was first built around the late 7th century. Furthermore, numerous Daian-ji-style roof tiles and Naniwa Palace-style roof tiles from the early 8th century have been unearthed, suggesting that the temple complex was renovated around this time. Historical documents indicate that a Fujii no Yasumoto had the temple repaired in 1096, and one the roof tiles excavated from the temple grounds is dated 1147. More information...
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