Buddhist temple
Anraku-ji
安楽寺（あんらくじ）
Ueda, Nagano Prefecture
A Zen temple of the Sōtō sect at Bessho Onsen in Ueda City; its mountain name is Sūfukuzan. It enshrines Shaka Nyorai as its principal image, and on its grounds stands an octagonal three-story pagoda that is a National Treasure.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal image: Shaka Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it is said to have been built by Gyōki in the Tenpyō era, or alternatively founded in the Tenchō era, but its certain history is regarded as beginning in the Kamakura period, when Shōkoku Isen, who had returned from Song China, became its resident priest. After prospering under the patronage of the Shioda Hōjō clan, it declined, and around Tenshō 8 (1580) 高山順京 revived it as a Sōtō temple.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 安楽寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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