Buddhist temple
Sōfuku-ji
崇福寺（そうふくじ）
Gifu, Gifu Prefecture
A temple of the Myōshin-ji school of the Rinzai sect in Gifu City; its mountain name is Jingosan. Its principal image is Jizō Bosatsu, and it is known as the family temple (bodaiji) that holds the memorial tablets of Oda Nobunaga and his son Nobutada.
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: Jizō Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to the official guide, in Meitoku 1 (1390) Taihaku Shingen became its founding priest with Toki Mitsuyasu as patron, and Daijusan Sōfuku-ji was established. It later fell into ruin, but in Eishō 8 (1511) 斎藤利匡 restored it, invited Dokushū Kensai as its founding priest and converted it to the Myōshin-ji school. Oda Nobunaga made this temple his family temple soon after entering Gifu.
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)
- 崇福寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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