Tetsushuji Temple
This temple is one of the Suruga Seven Kannon (Abe Seven Kannon), and it is said that the renowned monk Gyoki enshrined a statue of the Thousand-Armed Kannon here during the Heian period. Originally located at the summit of Mount Kunō—where Kunōzan Tōshō-gū now stands—it was known as “Kunō-ji.” However, it was relocated to its current site by Takeda Shingen. After falling into disrepair by the end of the Edo period, it was restored by Yamaoka Tesshū and renamed “Tesshū-ji.”
Currently, only the temple grounds are open to the public. However, entry to the main hall and the treasure hall is prohibited. (As of January 28, 2025)
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Basic Information
- Address
- 2188 Muramatsu, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 424-0926
- Telephone Number
- 054-334-1203
- Access
[Car]
About a 15-minute drive from the Shimizu Interchange on the Tomei Expressway[Public Transportation]
Take the "Konan Line" or "Municipal Hospital Line" bus from the West Exit of Shimizu Station for 15 minutes and get off at "Tetsushuji."
*Please note that business hours, holidays, and prices are subject to change, so please check with the contact information provided before visiting.
