Overview
Nansho-in Temple stands in Shimoyama, Minobu, Yamanashi Prefecture, and belongs to the Myoshin-ji branch of the Rinzai Zen school. Its mountain name is Shofukuju-zan, and it enshrines Shaka Nyorai (the Buddha) as its principal image. Counted among the Kai 108 Pilgrimage Sites, it offers a quiet moment of prayer in a peaceful mountain hamlet.
Highlights
- ●A venerable temple of the Rinzai Myoshin-ji branch
- ●The main hall bearing the mountain name Shofukuju-zan
- ●Shaka Nyorai enshrined as the principal image
- ●The pilgrimage spirit of a Kai 108 sacred site
History
The temple belongs to the Myoshin-ji branch of the Rinzai school, bears the mountain name Shofukuju-zan, and enshrines Shaka Nyorai as its principal image. Known as one of the Kai 108 Pilgrimage Sites, it has long gathered the devotion of the surrounding region.
Access
The temple is located in Shimoyama, Minobu, Yamanashi Prefecture, in a mountain hamlet spreading south of the Kofu Basin. Please confirm access routes and whether visits are permitted via maps and official information.
Best season
Early summer, when the trees are lush, and autumn, when the grounds turn to red foliage, are ideal for a calm visit. For quiet prayer, the morning hours are especially suited.
Map
35.4143, 138.4378 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Arrive at Nansho-in in Shimoyama, Minobu, and pass through the gate
- 2Visit the main hall and pray before Shaka Nyorai
- 3Wander the quiet grounds and take in the mountain air
- 4Continue to the next stop as part of the Kai 108 pilgrimage
Did you know?
💡 Its principal image is Shaka Nyorai, and the temple is honored as one of the Kai 108 Pilgrimage Sites.
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