Buddhist temple
Senju-in
千手院（せんじゅいん）
Matsue, Shimane Prefecture
A temple of the Kōyasan Shingon school in Ishibashi-chō, northeast of Matsue Castle, with the mountain name 尊照山. Its principal image is Senju Kannon, and the weeping cherry tree in its grounds is a natural monument of Matsue City.
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: Senju Kannon
History and things to know
According to the temple's guide, when Horio Yoshiharu built Matsue Castle, a monk of this temple performed the prayers to calm the land, and the temple was moved from Hirose to the present site to guard the unlucky northeast direction (kimon) of the main enclosure. It was valued as a place of prayer for the domain lords, and after being lost in great fires, its present buildings are said to have been rebuilt in Bunka 13.
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)
- 千手院「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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