Buddhist temple
Seihaku-ji
清白寺（せいはくじ）
Yamanashi, Yamanashi Prefecture
A Zen temple of the Rinzai-shū Myōshinji school in Sangasho, Yamanashi City, formally named Kaiyūzan Seihaku Zenji. Its principal image is Shaka Nyorai, and its Buddha hall, a National Treasure, is known as a representative building of the Zen style.
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: Shaka Nyorai
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it was opened in Shōkei 2 (1333) with Ashikaga Takauji as its patron founder (kaiki) and Musō Soseki welcomed as its founding priest (kaisan). Ink inscriptions on the bracketing show that the Buddha hall was built in Ōei 22 (1415), and it survived a fire in Tenna 2 (1682). Its buildings are lined up in a straight line from the main gate to the main hall, a layout typical of Zen temples.
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)
- 清白寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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