Makinoo-dera (Sefuku-ji) Temple, Osaka

Makinoo-dera is the 4th temple on the Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage.

Makinoodera Temple Sakura

Cherry blossom and misty mountains at Makinoodera Temple.

The temple can be reached only by a gruelling half-hour climb up steep steps through the forest, but the view is worth it.

Makinoodera Temple View

View from the Makinoodera Temple courtyard.

Makinoodera Temple Pilgrims

Pilgrims at Makinoodera (Sefukuji) Temple hondo.

Makinoodera Temple Jizo

Small temple associated with Kobo Daishi halfway up the mountain path.

Makinoodera Temple Steps

Steps leading to Makinoodera Temple.