Buddhist temple
Morin-ji
茂林寺（もりんじ）
Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture
A Sōtō-shū temple in Tatebayashi known for the legend of the Bunbuku Chagama, whose mountain name (sangō) is Seiryūzan. Its principal image, Shakamuni Butsu, is enshrined in the main hall, and the tea kettle is also kept in a room on the north side.
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 object of worship: Shakamuni Butsu
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it began when Dairin Shōtsū came to Tatebayashi in Ōei 33 (1426) with the old monk Shukaku and built a small hermitage. In Ōnin 2 (1468) Akai Masamitsu, lord of Aoyagi Castle, donated land and built halls, and it was named Morin-ji. In Daiei 2 it was made an imperial prayer temple, and in the Edo period it received a vermilion seal from the shogunate.
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)
- 茂林寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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