Buddhist temple
Sōsai-ji
湊済寺（そうさいじ）
Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture
A Jōdo-school temple on the banks of the Minato River in Minato, Futtsu, with the mountain name Konponzan and the in-name Sannō-in. It enshrines Amida Nyorai as its principal image and was opened as a place for nembutsu practice.
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: Amida Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, the "Sōsai-ji Engi", when an epidemic spread in Minato in the Keichō era, the villagers were saved through the nembutsu and prayers of 雄譽霊巌 Shōnin; with this as the occasion, the temple was opened in Genna 1 (1615) with the Shōnin as its founder. Its name is said to come from the saving of the people of Minato.
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)
- 湊済寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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