Buddhist temple
Jizō-in
地蔵院（じぞういん）
Chūō, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture
A temple of the Rinzai sect, Hōkō-ji school, in Takatsuka, Hamamatsu, with the mountain name Gohōzan. Its principal image is Enmei Jizō Bosatsu, and it is known as a temple associated with Zen Master Hakuin's “Yaemugura” and with Lady Tsukiyama.
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: Enmei Jizō Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it was opened in Meitoku 1 (1390) by the priest 元道円密, who is said to have come from a warrior family that entered Enshū together with Prince Munenaga. In Hōreki 8 (1758) Zen Master Hakuin stayed here for more than a hundred days and held Dharma assemblies, and practitioners gathered from various places.
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)
- 地蔵院「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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