The object of veneration is Shaka Nyorai, the kaiki (patron of a temple in its founding) was Emperor Hanazono and the kaisan (first chief priest) was Kanzan Egen (Muso-daishi).
本尊は釈迦如来、開基（創立者）は花園天皇、開山（初代住職）は関山慧玄（かんざんえげん、無相大師）である。