Buddhist temple
Keishō-ji
桂昌寺（けいしょうじ）
Gujō, Gifu Prefecture
A Sōtō-school temple in Minami-chō, Gujō, with the mountain name Mirokuzan. Its principal image is an image of Shaka Nyorai said to date from the Kamakura period, and it is also known as a temple where the flowers of the four seasons bloom, beginning with peonies.
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 temple's guide, it was founded in Tenshō 5 with 久山是桂大和尚 as its founder, and it is a Sōtō-school temple with Eihei-ji and Sōji-ji as its head temples. A new main hall was completed in the autumn of Heisei 13, and flower paintings by volunteers of the Gifu Nihonga Association have been dedicated for its ceiling.
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)
- 桂昌寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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