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Denshinji
神奈川県
Founded in 1247 by Hojo Tokiyori — the records confirm Dogen himself preached here; now the Bishamonten station of the Kanazawa Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage
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1247
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Temple
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15 min walk from Keikyu Kanazawa-Bunko Station
16-28 Machiya-cho, Kanazawa, Yokohama
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Temple
Founded 1247
779 years
Enshrined Deity
釈迦如来
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本尊
毘沙門天
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Buddhist Sect
Soto Zen
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Overview
An ancient temple founded by regent Hojo Tokiyori in 1247, where Dogen, founder of Soto Zen, is said to have preached. Enshrines a stone Bishamonten statue and serves as the Bishamonten station of the Kanazawa Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage, attracting devotion as a god of martial fortune and victory.
Origins
A Soto Zen temple formally known as Shiho-zan Denshin Zenji. Tradition holds that regent Hojo Tokiyori founded it in 1247. Records state that Dogen, the founder of Soto Zen Buddhism, preached at this temple from the 8th month of 1247 to the 3rd month of the following year. After declining through re…
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Kanazawa Seven Lucky Gods
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Divine Benefits
Warding Off Evil
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Rebirth in Pure Land
Averting disaster, directional protection, warding off epidemics. Central at Fudo, Kannon, and Gion-related sites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "釈迦如来（本尊）・毘沙門天"

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Dogen
Founder of Soto Zen
Age 47 at founding
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An ancient temple founded by regent Hojo Tokiyori in 1247, where Dogen, founder of Soto Zen, is said to have preached.
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Hojo Tokiyori
Fifth Regent
Age 20 at founding
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An ancient temple founded by regent Hojo Tokiyori in 1247, where Dogen, founder of Soto Zen, is said to have preached.
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kayoyoyoyo
2026/4/25
傳心寺散策① 住宅街の中にひっそり佇む 翠の屋根の存在感が美しい
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あきとし
2026/4/25
寿司の後は、やっぱり伝心寺さんですね〜 金沢七福神！御朱印とサービスのしおり？も頂きました！
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