Overview
Fumon-ji is a Soto Zen temple in Shimotamuke, Yamaoka-cho, Ena City, Gifu Prefecture. Its mountain name is Ryuunzan, and it serves as the 20th stop on the Ena Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage. Set among the wooded hills of Ena, it is a quiet Zen temple that pilgrims visit along the Kannon route. Rather than grand spectacle, its appeal lies in the calm atmosphere of a temple rooted in local life and faith.
Highlights
- ●A quiet, well-composed precinct typical of a Soto Zen temple
- ●The pilgrimage spirit of the 20th Ena Thirty-Three Kannon stop
- ●A hillside setting graced by the mountain name Ryuunzan
- ●A worship space to settle the mind away from the bustle
History
Ryuunzan Fumon-ji belongs to the Soto school of Zen Buddhism and has long supported local Kannon devotion as the 20th temple of the Ena Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage. The Soto school places seated meditation, zazen, at the heart of its practice, and Fumon-ji carries on that tradition as a rural temple. For details of its founding and history, it is best to check the notices on the grounds or official information when you visit.
Access
The temple lies in Shimotamuke, Yamaoka-cho, Ena City, near 35.35 N and 137.37 E. Tucked into the hills on the way from central Ena toward the Yamaoka area, it is most easily reached by car. By public transport, take the Akechi Railway from Ena Station toward Yamaoka, then continue by local bus or on foot. Please confirm current timetables and parking through official sources.
Best season
The fresh green of early summer and the tinted foliage of autumn bring out the quiet charm of this Zen temple. If you are also walking the Kannon pilgrimage, the long, walkable days from spring through autumn are ideal. Dress for cold and possible snow in winter.
Map
35.3475, 137.3749 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Travel from Ena Station toward Yamaoka and enjoy the rural scenery
- 2Visit Fumon-ji and receive the goshuin stamp of the 20th stop
- 3Pause in the still grounds of this Soto Zen temple
- 4Extend your walk to nearby stops on the Ena Kannon Pilgrimage
Did you know?
💡 The Ena Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage is a Kannon route through the Ena district, and Fumon-ji is its 20th temple. The mountain name Ryuunzan, meaning dragon-cloud mountain, evokes clouds drifting over the wooded hills.
Nearby spots
Traveler reviews0
No reviews yet. Be the first to share!