Buddhist temple
Jiun-ji
慈雲寺（じうんじ）
Shimosuwa, Suwa District, Nagano Prefecture
A Zen temple of the Myōshin-ji school of the Rinzai sect in Shimosuwa Town; its mountain name is 白華山. Its principal image is Senju Sengen Kanzeon Bosatsu, and it is also known for its well-tended garden and its approach lined with cedars.
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: Senju Sengen Kanzeon Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, in Shōan 2 (1300) Issan Ichinei, who had come to Japan from Yuan China, became its founding priest at the request of Kanasashi Mitsusada, the ōhōri (high priest) of the Lower Shrine of Suwa Taisha. After a fire in Tenbun 6 (1537) it was restored with the support of Takeda Shingen, and Shingen is regarded as the patron of its restoration.
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)
- 慈雲寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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