Nakayama-dera

Present-day buildings of this temple were mainly built by Toyotomi Hideyori in the 17th century.

Hideyori was a son of Toyotomi Hideyoshi who unified Japan in the 16th century.

The principal object of worship (shintai) at the temple is a Jūichimen Kannon, or the Goddess of Mercy with eleven heads.

It is believed the Kannon has the power to give babies and an easy delivery.

The railway stations near the entrance of the temple are Nakayama-kannon Station on the Hankyu Railway Takarazuka Line and Nakayamadera Station on the JR West Fukuchiyama Line (JR Takarazuka Line).