Buddhist temple
Minobusan Kuon-ji
身延山久遠寺（みのぶさんくおんじ）
Minobu, Yamanashi Prefecture
The head temple of the Nichiren school, where you can follow in the footsteps of Nichiren Shōnin. Through the Soshidō (Founder's Hall) and the site of his hermitage, you can learn about his teaching and life at Minobu.
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
A temple associated with Nichiren Shōnin: the Soshidō and his mausoleum
History and things to know
Nichiren Shōnin is enshrined in the Soshidō, and the mausoleum area holds his grave and the site of his hermitage. The official guide tells of the years he spent at Minobu reciting the Lotus Sutra and educating his disciples.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
The precincts with the main hall and the Soshidō, the mausoleum area and the Okunoin at the summit are in separate places. Please check your route on the official precinct map.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 身延山久遠寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-16 確認）
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