Kawasosan Hoshunji Temple
This temple enshrines Dainichi Nyorai as its principal image and is the only temple in Echizen City belonging to the Rinzai sect's Daitoku-ji school. A river flows right beside it, and since ancient times, worshippers would purify themselves in this river before visiting, leading to its name Kawasosan. Commonly called "Kawassan," it is said to bring blessings for safe childbirth and recovery from illness, attracting a constant stream of visitors. The main hall displays numerous old votive paintings and lanterns dedicated on talismans. Within the grounds stands the "Shikizuka" (poem monument) of Matsuo Basho, the master of haiku. This monument is the oldest of its kind in the prefecture.
【Goshuin stamp】 Handwritten or pre-written
※Advance notice required for handwritten goshuin
◆Donation: 300 yen and up
◆Reception Location／Kuri (Priest's Quarters)
- Area
- Tannan
- Category
- History & Culture Temples & Shrines
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM Open after 5 PM
Information
- Telephone Number
- 0778-22-1586（Kawasosan Hoshunji Temple）
- Address
- 福井県越前市高瀬2-5-15
- Getting There
- Approximately 15 minutes on foot from Hapi-Line Takefu Station / 10 minutes by car from Hokuriku Expressway Takefu IC
- Car Park
- Yes
