Buddhist temple
Sōzen-ji
惣善寺（そうぜんじ）
Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture
A Jōdo-shū temple in Jōban Yumoto-machi, Iwaki. Its principal image is a wooden seated Amida Nyorai made in the Nanboku-chō period, designated an Important Cultural Property of Fukushima Prefecture.
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, it was founded by the priest 良恩 in Daiei 2 (1522). It is said that Wakamatsu Kii no Kami, lord of Yumoto village, who became a follower of the priest as he preached at a hot-spring inn, built the temple and donated it. It lost its halls to a fire in the Edo period and in the Boshin War, and the present main hall was rebuilt in Meiji 10.
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)
- 惣善寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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