Buddhist temple
Zenchō-ji
全超寺（ぜんちょうじ）
Ōtawara, Tochigi Prefecture
A Sōtō Zen temple in Kamiishigami, Ōtawara, with the mountain name 長榮山. Its principal image is the Buddha Shaka in the form in which he attained enlightenment, with Monju Bosatsu and Fugen Bosatsu enshrined on either side.
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 (with Monju Bosatsu and Fugen Bosatsu on either side)
History and things to know
According to the temple's engi, in Genroku 3 (1690) Takakiyo, the 17th head of the Ōtawara clan, built a Zen temple at this place and invited 材庵電染, who had been the chief priest of Kōshin-ji, as its founding priest. The mountain name was formed by taking two characters from Takakiyo's Buddhist name. The present main hall was completed in Heisei 17.
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)
- 全超寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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