Buddhist temple
Kaidan-in
戒壇院（かいだんいん）
Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture
A temple of the Myōshin-ji school of Rinzai Zen in Kanzeonji, Dazaifu, also called "Tsukushi Kaidan-in" and "Nishi Kaidan." Its principal image is a wooden seated statue of Rushana Butsu, an Important Cultural Property, and the bodhi tree in the precincts is designated a natural monument of the city.
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: Rushana Butsu
History and things to know
According to the official guide, it was founded in Tenpyō Hōji 5 (761) at the request of Emperor Shōmu, with Ganjin Wajō as its founder. It has the other names Tsukushi Kaidan-in and Nishi Kaidan, and its principal image, a wooden seated statue of Rushana Butsu, is an Important Cultural Property. It now belongs to the Myōshin-ji school of Rinzai Zen, zazen meetings and sutra-copying meetings continue, and it is also known for its bodhi tree, which flowers in June.
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)
- 戒壇院「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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