Buddhist temple
Shōfuku-ji
聖福寺（しょうふくじ）
Shirahama, Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture
A temple in Katata, Shirahama, near JR Shirahama Station, whose principal image is Senju Kanzeon Bosatsu. In front of the main hall is “Fudaraku,” a dry landscape garden representing mountains and sea, and there is also a garden named 徳雲庭.
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 Kanzeon Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it originated in the early Kan'ei era when a young priest who had been traveling through the provinces, Zen Master 一株祖典, began his practice and teaching at a hermitage in Katata called 法雲庵. Later he put the temple buildings in order and founded Shōfuku-ji; it is said that rather than becoming its founding priest himself, he invited his teacher, Zen Master 夾山東寛, to be the founder.
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)
- 聖福寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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