Buddhist temple
Kōfuku-ji
香福寺（こうふくじ）
Midori, Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture
A Rinzai temple in Hashimoto, Midori Ward, Sagamihara, whose head temple is Kenchō-ji; it enshrines its principal image, Jizō Gannō Bosatsu. Yakushi Nyorai and the Twelve Heavenly Generals are also enshrined in the hall.
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: Jizō Gannō Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to the guide of the Sagamihara Buddhist Association, its mountain name is Hashimotosan, and it is said to have been opened in the Ōei era with the priest 蔵海性珍 as its founder. The founding patron of its restoration is said to be 矢嶋左近尉 of 橋本中宿. Its mountain gate, a four-legged gate, and its bell tower are 19th-century buildings, and there is a large kōyamaki (umbrella pine) in the grounds.
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)
- 香福寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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