Buddhist temple
Tōun-ji
桃雲寺（とううんじ）
Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture
Kōtokusan Tōun-ji in Nodamachi, Kanazawa City, is a temple built as the family temple (bodaiji) of Maeda Toshiie, founder of the Kaga domain. Its principal image is Shakamuni Butsu, and Kumanbō Daigongen is also enshrined on its grounds.
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: Shakamuni Butsu
History and things to know
According to the official guide, it was founded in Keichō 5 (1600) by the second domain lord, Maeda Toshinaga, who, following his father Toshiie's will, built his grave on Mount Noda and established the temple to pray for his repose. After burning down in Genna 2 (1616), it was rebuilt by Toshiie's wife Matsu (Hōshun-in), and after burning again in Meiji 6 (1873), it was rebuilt.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Kakuson-in (the Great Buddha Hall), about 200 meters away, is described as a hall belonging to a separate religious corporation since the Meiji era.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 桃雲寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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