Buddhist temple
Entsū-ji
円通寺（えんつうじ）
Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture
A Sōtō Zen temple on a hill in Tamashima, Kurashiki, whose principal image is Shō Kannon Bosatsu. It is known as the Zen temple where the young Ryōkan trained, and the whole hill has become Entsūji Park.
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: Shō Kannon Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to the temple's guide, it originated about 1,200 years ago when Gyōki opened a sacred place of Hoshiura Kannon here, and in Genroku 11 (1698) Tokuō Ryōkō founded it as a Sōtō temple. Under the tenth abbot, the priest Kokusen, Ryōkan is said to have trained for more than ten years from the age of 22.
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)
- 円通寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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