Buddhist temple
Fukuzen-ji
福禅寺（ふくぜんじ）
Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture
A Shingon temple overlooking the sea of Tomonoura, known for its guest hall, the Taichōrō. Its principal image, Senju Kannon, has long drawn faith as a Kannon of safety at sea and safe childbirth.
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 object of worship: Senju Kannon
History and things to know
According to the temple's guide, it began when Princess 明子, who became a consort of Emperor Murakami, wished for a Senju Kannon temple in her home region, and Kūya Shōnin chose the port of Tomo and built a Kannon hall in 963. It was founded as a Tendai temple and later became Shingon. The guest hall Taichōrō was built in the Genroku era and was long maintained as the guest house of the Fukuyama domain.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
There is a fee to visit the Taichōrō.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 福禅寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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