Buddhist temple
Sengaku-ji
泉岳寺（せんがくじ）
Minato, Tokyo
A Sōtō Zen temple in Takanawa, Tokyo, which enshrines Shakamuni Butsu as the principal image in its main hall. It is the family temple of the Asano family, lords of the Akō domain, and is also known for the graves of the Forty-Seven Retainers of Akō.
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 temple tradition, it was founded at Sotosakurada in Keichō 17 (1612) by Tokugawa Ieyasu to pray for the repose of Imagawa Yoshimoto, with the priest Mon'an Sōkan invited as founding priest. It burned in the great fire of Kan'ei 18 (1641), and by order of the shogun Iemitsu five daimyō joined forces to move it to Takanawa. The present main hall was rebuilt in Shōwa 28 (1953) after burning in the air raids.
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)
- 泉岳寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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