圓隆寺の歴史

創 建：1619年（元和5年）
正式名称：福昌山 慈善院 圓隆寺
開 基：浅野　長晟　公
開 山：慈善院 日音　上人

圓隆寺は、元和5年（1619年）広島藩初代藩主 浅野長晟公が、現在のお寺がある中区三川町（当時、新開地竹屋村）に約1600坪の寺領を与え、東区山根町 本山國前寺第17世慈善院日音上人をお迎えし開山したのが始まりです。

初代住職である日音上人は若くして出家され、関東飯高檀林で研鑚を積まれた学徳兼備の名僧であり、また、祈祷の名師でもありました。

圓隆寺は、創建当時広島城下南端の現在の地に造営されました。これは、広島藩内における法華経の道場としての役割はさることながら、領地南側の防衛の一拠点としての側面もありました。

また、境内のお堂の数は本堂以外に6つあったと伝えられ、満永大明神等の諸天善神が祀られておりましたが、数々の火災や戦火の影響を受け、現在は総鎮守である稲荷（とうか）大明神をお祀りする稲荷堂のみとなりました。

創建以来約400年に渡り、広島の街に深く息づくお寺として毎年6月に行われる「とうかさん大祭」を始め様々な行事等を通じて信仰を集めています。

Enryū-ji Temple was founded in the 5th year of the Genna era (1619) by Asano Nagaakira, the first lord of the Hiroshima domain. He granted approximately 1,600 tsubo (about 5,300 square meters) of land in Mikawacho, Naka Ward, where the temple is located today, and invited Jizen'in Nichion, the 17th head priest of Kokuzen-ji, to serve as the founding priest.

The first chief priest, Nichion, became a monk at a young age and studied at the Iidaka Danrin school, where he honed his skills. He was an exceptional monk and also a master of prayer.

When the temple was founded, it was constructed at its current location on the southern edge of Hiroshima Castle. This location not only served as a place for the teachings of the Lotus Sutra within the Hiroshima domain but also played a role as a defensive stronghold for the southern part of the territory.

It is said that there were six halls in addition to the main hall, and various gods, including Mitsunaga Daimyoujin, were enshrined there. However, due to multiple fires and the impact of warfare, only the Touka hall, dedicated to Touka Daimyoujin, the leader of the protective deities, remains today.

For nearly 400 years since its founding, Enryū-ji Temple has been deeply rooted in the community of Hiroshima. Through various events, including the annual "Touka-san Grand Festival" held in June, it continues to gather the faith of the people.