Buddhist temple
Daichi-ji
大智寺（だいちじ）
Gifu, Gifu Prefecture
A temple of the Myōshin-ji school of the Rinzai sect in Yamagata-Kitano, in the northeast of Gifu City; its mountain name is 雲黄山. It enshrines Shakamuni Butsu as its principal image, and sutra-copying and zazen gatherings are also held there.
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: Shakamuni Butsu
History and things to know
According to the official guide, its founding priest was Zen Master 玉浦宗珉, and its founder was 鷲見美作守保重公. It is a temple of special rank in the Myōshin-ji school of the Rinzai sect, whose head temple is Myōshin-ji in Hanazono, Kyoto, and in its services it mainly recites the Hannya Shingyō (Heart Sutra), the Daihishu and the Kannon-gyō.
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)
- 大智寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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