Buddhist temple
Hōsen-ji
法泉寺（ほうせんじ）
Isehara, Kanagawa Prefecture
A Nichiren-school temple in Sannomiya, Isehara, Kanagawa Prefecture, with the mountain name Chōkōzan. Its principal image is Shakamuni Buddha, the eternal Original Teacher, and it enshrines a revered image of Nicchō Shōnin as a sacred image that protects against eye ailments.
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 Buddha, the eternal Original Teacher
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it is said to be the first temple built, in Kyōtoku 1 (1452), by Gyōgaku-in Nicchō Shōnin, the 11th head of Minobusan. It is officially described as having become a place that people who could not travel as far as Minobusan visited in its place, and as having also served as "the little head temple in Minobusan's home country".
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)
- 法泉寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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