Buddhist temple
Kōshū-ji
光秀寺（こうしゅうじ）
Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture
A Sōtō Zen temple in Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama, with the mountain name 日峰山. It enshrines its principal image, Shakamuni Butsu, and the kaya tree behind the priests' quarters is designated a Natural Monument of Saitama City.
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: Shakamuni Butsu
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it was founded in Eiroku 7 (1564) with the priest 笑翁清馨, 5th abbot of Reiju-ji in Washinomiya, as founding priest and Mikami Saburōzaemon, a retainer of Ōta Ujifusa, lord of Iwatsuki Castle, as patron founder; the temple's name comes from the patron's Buddhist name. It was rebuilt after a fire in Meiji 18, and the present main hall was newly built in Heisei 9.
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)
- 光秀寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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