Buddhist temple
Chigen-ji
智源寺（ちげんじ）
Miyazu, Kyoto Prefecture
A Sōtō sect temple in Miyazu City, near Amanohashidate. Its principal images are a hidden Shō Kanzeon Bosatsu and Shakamuni Butsu, and the ceiling paintings of its main hall are designated cultural properties of Kyoto Prefecture.
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 images: Shō Kanzeon Bosatsu (hidden buddha), Shakamuni Butsu
History and things to know
According to the temple's guide, it was built in Kan'ei 2 (1625) by Kyōgoku Takahiro, lord of Miyazu Castle, in memory of his mother, and its mountain name and temple name were taken from her Buddhist name. In Kanbun 1 (1661) it became the sōrokushi overseeing the Sōtō temples of Tango, and the main hall was rebuilt in Bunka 1 (1804).
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
The principal image of Shō Kanzeon Bosatsu is a hidden buddha, and it is the custom to hold it up over the heads of worshippers at the Kannon Grand Festival every July 27.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 智源寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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