Buddhist temple
Shusen-in
珠泉院（しゅせんいん）
Gifu, Gifu Prefecture
Shiunzan Shusen-in, in Mitahora-higashi, Gifu, is a temple whose principal image is a standing Jūichimen Kanzeon Bosatsu said to have been made by Taichō. Zazen meetings and calligraphy classes are also held there.
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: Jūichimen Kanzeon Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to the temple's guide, it began when the priest 淳岩 opened it at Awano in the Keichō era. It moved to its present location in Mitahora-higashi in Shōwa 48, and in Heisei 29, under the fifth head priest, 宗心, the main hall and priests' quarters were rebuilt, as they stand today.
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)
- 珠泉院「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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