Buddhist temple
Zendai-ji
禅台寺（ぜんだいじ）
Kani, Gifu Prefecture
A temple of the Rinzai sect, Myōshin-ji school, in Shimoedo, Kani. It enshrines Shaka Nyorai as its principal image, and within its grounds is the grave of Hiraoka Iwami no Kami Yorikatsu, who was involved in the Battle of Sekigahara.
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 originated about 700 years ago when the priest 鈍庵, who opened 真禅寺, built a hermitage here. In Keichō 9 (1604) Hiraoka Iwami no Kami, who had been granted a fief at Tokuno, became its founding patron and made it his family temple; after a later period of decline, the priest 哲叟 rebuilt its halls in Genroku 7 (1694).
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)
- 禅台寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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