Denpukuji Temple

Denpukuji Temple was located in the old Zaimokucho area, but was destroyed by the atomic bombing. In 1951, it was relocated to its current location as part of urban planning. The date of its founding is unknown, but it was founded by the great priest Sochi Jusyu and the founder Ikuoyo Kozagen. The principal image of Buddha, designated as an Important Tangible Cultural Property of Hiroshima City, was made in 1614, and is believed to have been founded around that time. The heroic monk Kenkotsu Osho (Bungai Fusen Osho) of the late Edo period was a disciple of the 12th great monk Enzui Kanko, and the stone Jizo statue that Kenkotsu Osho found on the riverbank and brought back to Denpukuji Temple is enshrined in the temple grounds. The Thai-style stupa in the temple grounds was built in prayer for world peace. It contains the genuine relics (remains of the Buddha) taken from Wat Bowong Away in Bangkok. Every Tuesday, a zazen session is held, and anyone can experience zazen for free (reservations required).