Buddhist temple
Kaie-ji
海会寺（かいえじ）
Kariya, Aichi Prefecture
A Sōtō temple in Motomachi, Kariya, with the mountain name Ryūunzan. Its principal image is Shō Kanzeon Bosatsu, and it is regarded as the oldest temple in the city of Kariya.
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: Shō Kanzeon Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, an image of Kannon drifted ashore in the temple grounds, which were once an inlet, and drew devotion as the “Kaki no Kannon.” It was originally a Shingon or Tendai temple, and in Ōei 10 (1403) it invited the priest 利山義聰 as its first patriarch and became a Sōtō temple. The principal image is thought to date from the late Heian period; it is a cultural property designated by Aichi Prefecture and is now a hidden buddha.
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)
- 海会寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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