善福寺

Overview

Zenpuku-ji is a temple of the Shinshu Otani sect of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, located in Hashiba-cho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Its mountain name is Daiji-zan. Standing quietly in a district that still carries the atmosphere of the old castle town of the Kaga domain, it sits close to the Asano River and makes a calm stop while strolling through Kanazawa's historic streets.

Highlights

• ●A serene castle-town temple of the Shinshu Otani sect
• ●The mountain name Daiji-zan, evoking the Buddha's compassion
• ●A scenic setting near the Asano River and teahouse districts
• ●An easy stop on a Kanazawa temple-and-shrine walk

History

Zenpuku-ji belongs to the Shinshu Otani sect, a branch of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism founded on the teachings of Shinran and headquartered at Higashi Hongan-ji in Kyoto. The Kaga region has long been known for deep Shin Buddhist faith, and the castle town of Kanazawa gathers many temples. Zenpuku-ji is one that carries this local devotion into the present. For details of its founding and history, please refer to official information.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Take a bus from Kanazawa Station toward Hashiba-cho
2. 2Stop at Zenpuku-ji for a quiet visit
3. 3Stroll through the nearby Higashi Chaya district
4. 4Walk along the Asano River to savor Kanazawa's charm

Did you know?

💡 The mountain name Daiji-zan is thought to derive from a word expressing the great compassion of the Buddha. The Hashiba-cho area preserves Kanazawa's living teahouse culture, where temples and traditional townhouses form a distinctive, harmonious landscape.

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