Buddhist temple
Kōtai-ji
晧台寺（こうたいじ）
Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture
A Sōtō Zen temple in Teramachi, Nagasaki, with the mountain name Kaiunzan. Chinese-style images of the triad of Shaka, Monju and Fugen are enshrined on the sumidan altar of the main hall, and a specialized training monastery where trainee monks study is also located here.
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
Triad of Shaka, Monju and Fugen on the sumidan altar of the main hall
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it was founded in Keichō 13 (1608) by 亀翁良鶴, the 7th abbot of 洪徳寺. In the Nagasaki of that time, where there were many Christians, he worked to revive Buddhism, and under the 3rd abbot, 月舟宗林, the main hall, the Zen hall and other buildings were put in order. The main hall was built in Kanbun 3 (1663), and in Meiji 29 (1896) a training monastery recognized by the Sōtō school was opened.
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)
- 晧台寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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