Like Sakai, Fujiidera is known as a “Kofun Town” thanks to its World Heritage-listed ancient burial mounds. But it is also home to many National Treasures that reflect Japan’s rich cultural heritage!
Now, let’s set off from Domyoji Station on the “Fujiidera National Treasure and History Tour”!

    • 食べる
    • テイクアウト
    • ねり天
    • 協会員店
    Osaka Kamaboko, made using the same traditional techniques since establishment

    Each piece of kamaboko (fish cake) is painstakingly kneaded by hand using a traditional stone mortar and features Ajidai’s original flavors. Meanwhile, their tempuras are made using the same traditional method that has remained unchanged since the store’s establishment, and have an exceptionally rich flavor and plump texture. Try the “Bimi Neriten” (deep-fried fish cake), which is made from a blend of only the highest quality SA-rank fish paste, such as sea bream, cod, and pike conger, and can be enjoyed only here.

    • 歴史遺産
    • 神社・仏閣
    A Shinto shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning. The plum blossom garden is a must-see.

    Domyoji Tenmangu Shrine was originally established to enshrine the clan deity of the Haji clan, and later was dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane (845–903), who was a descendant of the Haji clan and had close ties to the shrine. The Homotsukan (treasure hall) houses many precious cultural properties, including the claimed relics of Sugawara no Michizane, which are National Treasures. The shrine is famous for its plum blossoms, and many visitors come to visit the plum garden in the precincts every year between February and March.

    • 歴史遺産
    • 神社・仏閣
    The principal image of worship at this ancient temple is a statue of the standing Eleven-Headed Kannon (bodhisattva of compassion), a National Treasure.

    Domyoji Temple is a Buddhist convent that originated from Hajidera Temple, which was built in the mid-7th century as the clan temple of the Haji clan. This is the place where Sugawara no Michizane (845–903), a descendant of the Haji clan, visited his aunt, Kakujuni, on his way to Dazaifu in Kyushu. When the temple was first built, it was located near the southern approach to the present-day Domyoji Tenmangu Shrine. The foundation of the central pillar of the pagoda still remains there to this day. Later, it was moved to the precincts of Domyoji Tenmangu Shrine due to devastation caused by fires during the Sengoku period (1467–1568) and flooding in Ishikawa during the Edo period (1603-1867). In 1868, the Meiji government enacted an order separating Shinto from Buddhism, and the shrine was finally moved to its current location. The temple’s principal image of worship (honzon) is a statue of the standing Juichimen Kannon (Eleven-Headed Kannon), a National Treasure. It can be viewed on the 18th and 25th every month. The temple is also famous as the birthplace of Domyoji Hoshii (dehydrated rice) and Domyoji-ko (glutinous rice flour), which are known as the ingredients for Japanese sweets such as Kansai-style sakura mochi (Domyoji mochi), a pink-colored rice cake wrapped in a salt-pickled cherry leaf and filled with sweet azuki bean paste.

    • 歴史遺産
    • 古墳
    Take in the view! You can walk to the top of this keyhole-shaped kofun.

    Komuroyama Kofun is a 150-meter-long keyhole-shaped kofun (mounded tomb) built in the late 4th century. Access is permitted to the top of the mound. This is where rows of cylindrical haniwa (clay figures) and haniwa in the shape of houses, shields, and helmets have been found. Because the kofun is situated high on the plateau, it offers a spectacular view. Depending on the season, plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, and autumn foliage can also be enjoyed.

    • 楽しむ
    • 情報施設
    A building with an impactful exterior. Check out the history exhibit area!

    In April 2025, the facility was renovated to function not only as a lifelong learning center, but also as a tourist hub that disseminates information and plays a key role in revitalizing the region and promoting its history and culture.
    It is a comfortable facility where not only local residents but also visitors can interact with one another.
    The exterior design of the building is based on the motif of boat-shaped haniwa clay figures and Shura statues excavated in Fujiidera City, and is inspired by the image of a ship that inherits history and sets sail into the future.
    Anyone can enter and use the facility freely.

    1st floor Visitor Center
    2nd floor World Heritage Guidance and History Exhibition Corner

    • 歴史遺産
    • 神社・仏閣
    A temple of the Saikoku Kannon Pilgrimage that enshrines the Thousand-Armed Kannon, a National Treasure.

    Fujiidera Temple was built during the Hakuho period (late 7th century) as the clan temple of the ancient Fujii clan. It is the fifth temple of the Saikoku Kannon Pilgrimage, a pilgrimage route covering thirty-three Buddhist temples in the Kansai region that enshrine the bodhisattva Kannon (Avalokiteshvara). As such, it draws worshippers and pilgrims from all across Japan. The principal image of worship (honzon) at the temple is a dry lacquer statue of the seated Senju Kannon (Thousand-Armed Kannon), which is a National Treasure of Japan. It is the only Buddhist statue from the Nara period (710–794) in Osaka Prefecture and is unveiled on the 18th day of every month. The temple’s four-legged gate is a superb example of a Momoyama-style structure and has been designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan. In spring, beautiful wisteria blossoms hang from trellises in the precincts.