Buddhist temple
Sōzen-ji
宗禅寺（そうぜんじ）
Hamura, Tokyo
A temple of the Rinzai school's Kenchō-ji branch in Hamura City, Tokyo, with the mountain name Iōzan. Its principal image is a seated Shaka Nyorai, and the Yakushi Hall in the precincts is also a temple of the Okutama Shin-Shikoku pilgrimage.
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: seated Shaka Nyorai
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it was founded in Genna 1 (1615), welcoming the monk 玉岫玄球 from Kōtoku-ji as its founding abbot, and it moved to its present site in Genroku 8 (1695). Because it has never suffered a fire, its main hall preserves wooden architecture of the Edo period. The Yakushi Hall in the precincts is said to have an origin older than the temple, and it is a Tangible Cultural Property of the city.
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)
- 宗禅寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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