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Shippo Taki-ji is the head temple of the Inunaki school of Shingon Buddhism, located deep within the mountains of Inunaki in Izumisano City, Osaka. Recognized as a fundamental training ground for Shugendo (ascetic practices) within the Katsuragi 28 Shrines tradition, the temple is surrounded by a lush, primeval forest. The main deity is Kurikara Daidai Ryufudo Myoo, and the site has long served as a vital center for spiritual training. As a recognized site of Japanese heritage, it offers a unique landscape where nature and deep-rooted faith become one.
The history of this temple is profound, with traditions tracing back to its founding by the monk En no Gyoja in 661 AD. The name "Shippo Taki-ji" is tied to a legend from the era of Emperor Junna, where a prayer for rain was answered, leading to the name being associated with