Buddhist temple
Tōsen-ji
洞泉寺（とうせんじ）
Gifu, Gifu Prefecture
A Sōtō temple in Mukaikano, Gifu, with the mountain name Ryūtokusan. Its principal image is a seated Shaka Nyorai, with Monju Bosatsu and Fugen Bosatsu enshrined as attendants.
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: Shaka Nyorai
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it was opened around the Hōtoku era by the priest 麟巌 as 東川寺, but it later declined until it was all but abandoned. It is said that in the Kan'ei era the priest 水岸本滴 pacified a dragon of the land and was welcomed by the villagers, and that in Keian 1 temple buildings were erected on the site of the old temple and it was renamed Ryūtokusan Tōsen-ji.
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)
- 洞泉寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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