Buddhist temple
Hōsen-ji
鳳仙寺（ほうせんじ）
Kiryū, Gunma Prefecture
A Sōtō Zen temple in Umeda-chō, Kiryū, with the mountain name Kiryūzan. Its principal images are a triad of Shakamuni Nyorai attended by Fugen Bosatsu and Monju Bosatsu on either side.
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 Nyorai (a Shaka triad with Fugen Bosatsu and Monju Bosatsu as attendants)
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it was founded in Tenshō 2 (1574) by Yura Narishige, who ruled Kiryū, Ōta and Tatebayashi, as his own family temple. The official guide states that it is said to have come down without suffering a fire since its founding, that the main hall is a designated Important Cultural Property of Kiryū City, and that the gate is also a designated 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)
- 鳳仙寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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