Sect: Koyasan Shingon Buddhism
Principal Deity: Dainichi Nyorai (Vairocana)
Founded: 1624
Goeika (Sacred Chant): “To all people, the Buddha’s smile overflows, In this temple of flowers, the noble Takuzenji.“
Emanation Form: Rokuji Kannon
Rokuji Kannon is depicted standing while holding a sutra book in her right hand, gazing upon us with compassion. In Indian Buddhism, a day was traditionally divided into six periods (Shinsho, Nichichu, Nichibotsu, Shoya, Chuya, and Goya), during which monks performed their prayers. The name Rokuji (Six Times) Kannon signifies her role in protecting and watching over us at all times throughout the day.
○ History & Origins
Kisshoin was founded in 1624. After Ichiyanagi Clan, the feudal lords of Kawanoe Castle, were transferred to Kakogawa due to the relocation policy of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the Edo Shogunate, Kawanoe became tenryo (a direct territory of the Tokugawa Shogunate).
In 1687, during the tenure of the third head priest, a local benefactor named Miyake Zen’emon Yoshitsugu took the initiative to relocate the temple to its current site. He contributed significant donations to build the main hall and temple gate. The temple was then renamed Sanryozan Kisshoin Takuzenji, incorporating his name into the title.
For approximately 300 years, the temple remained intact, but due to aging, the 22nd head priest initiated a major reconstruction project in 1988. This included a complete rebuilding of the main hall, temple gate, guest hall, and priest quarters, bringing the temple to its present form.
○ Message from the head priest
How precious it is, this vow to watch over the elderly,
Let us look up to the hands of compassion.
Namu Kanzeon, Namu Kanzeon.
○ Access
Address: 1775 Kawanoe, Shikokuchuo, Ehime, 799-0101, Japan
Phone Number: 0896-58-3300
Large Buses: Not permitted
Microbuses: Permitted
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