Buddhist temple
Kakushū-ji
革秀寺（かくしゅうじ）
Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture
A Sōtō-shū temple on the left bank of the Iwaki River, west of Hirosaki Castle, and the bodaiji (family memorial temple) of Tamenobu, founder of the Tsugaru domain. Its principal image is Shakamuni Butsu, and it is also familiar for the lotus pond in front of its gate.
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 object of worship: Shakamuni Butsu
History and things to know
According to the temple's guide, following the last wishes of the domain founder Tamenobu, the second lord, Nobuhira, built it in the Keichō era in memory of his father at this place with a fine view of Iwakisan, welcoming Zen master Kakuō, eighth abbot of Chōshō-ji, as its founder. In the grounds are the main gate, bell tower, main hall, ihai hall (memorial tablet hall) and a mausoleum (tamaya) enshrining Tamenobu.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
The grounds, main hall and ihai hall are open for worship, but Tamenobu's mausoleum is not open to the public; to view it, an application must be made to the temple office in advance.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 革秀寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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