Buddhist temple
Kanzan-ji
舘山寺（かんざんじ）
Chūō, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture
A Sōtō temple at Kanzan on the shore of Lake Hamana, with the mountain name Akihasan. Its principal image is 福一万願 Kokūzō Bosatsu, and as its guardian deity it enshrines Akiha Sanjakubō Daigongen, who protects against fire.
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: 福一万願 Kokūzō Bosatsu (guardian deity: Akiha Sanjakubō Daigongen)
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it was opened in Kōnin 1 (810) when Kōbō Daishi practiced austerities here. It was abolished for a time with the separation of Shinto and Buddhism in the early Meiji period, but in Meiji 23 (1890) it was revived by inviting the head priest of Akiha-ji; it enshrined Akiha Sanjakubō and changed its mountain name to Akihasan, as it remains today.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
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)
- 舘山寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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