Overview
Entsū-ji Temple is a Sōtō Zen temple in Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture. Its mountain name is Kichijōsan, and it enshrines Shakyamuni Buddha as its principal image. As the head temple (honbō) of the famous Osorezan Bodaiji, it has long stood as an important center of faith on the Shimokita Peninsula.
Highlights
- ●Sōtō Zen halls bearing the mountain name Kichijōsan
- ●the principal image of Shakyamuni Buddha
- ●its rank as the head temple of Osorezan Bodaiji
- ●historical ties to the Tonami Domain
History
According to tradition, the temple was founded in 1522 with the support of the Nanbu clan by the Sōtō monk Shukaku, and it was restored in 1659. In 1871 the administrative office of the Tonami Domain was placed at this temple.
Access
The temple lies in the city of Mutsu in Aomori Prefecture. As the head temple governing Osorezan Bodaiji, many visitors combine it with a pilgrimage to Osorezan. Please check maps and official information for detailed routes.
Best season
Early summer through autumn, which overlaps with the open season of Osorezan, is the most comfortable time to visit and to explore the quiet grounds in clear air.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1pray before the principal Shakyamuni Buddha at Entsū-ji
- 2stroll the quiet Sōtō Zen precincts
- 3learn about its role as the head temple of Osorezan Bodaiji
- 4continue sightseeing in central Mutsu
Did you know?
💡 For a brief period in 1871, during the early Meiji era, the government office of the Tonami Domain was moved to Entsū-ji.
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