Buddhist temple
Jōsen-ji
盛泉寺（じょうせんじ）
Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture
A Sōtō Zen temple in Hata, Matsumoto, with the mountain name 天陽山. It enshrines Shakamuni Butsu as its principal image, and has inherited Buddhist images and the 水澤 Kannon hall associated with 若澤寺, a temple abolished in the early Meiji period.
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 Butsu
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it was opened in Tenbun 21 (1552) as the family temple of 常和泉守, lord of Kanbayashi, with the second head priest of Zuishō-ji in Matsumoto as its founder. At first it was called 常泉寺, and in Kanbun 10 (1670) it changed to its present temple name. The main hall was rebuilt in Shōwa 54.
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)
- 盛泉寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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