Buddhist temple
Kagaku-ji
花岳寺（かがくじ）
Akō, Hyōgo Prefecture
A Sōtō Zen temple that the Asano, Nagai and Mori families, lords of the Akō domain, made their family temple generation after generation. Its principal image is Shaka Nyorai. The graves of the ancestors of the Ōishi family and the graves of the Akō Gishi (the loyal retainers of Akō) are also here.
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: Shaka Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the official guide, it was founded in Shōhō 2 (1645) with Asano Naganao, founder of the Akō domain, as its patron and 秀巌龍田 as its founding priest. It is described as a family temple of the Asano family like Sengaku-ji in Edo, this one being their family temple in their home domain of Akō. The temple gate in the grounds is introduced as the Shioya Sōmon gate of Akō Castle.
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)
- 花岳寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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