The temple withstood several eruptions of Mt. Usu and still preserves the history of Ezo Sankan-ji Temple.

The temple is officially called "Dausuzan Dojoin Zenkoji Temple of the Pure Land sect of Buddhism. 826, Ennin (Jikaku Daishi), a monk of the Tendai sect of Buddhism on Mt, In 1804, the temple was designated by the Edo Shogunate as one of the three official temples of Ezo, along with Dobokuin Temple in Sani Town and Kokutaiji Temple in Akkeshi Town.

In 1974, the temple grounds were designated as a national historic site. In 1974, the temple grounds were designated as a National Historic Site, and many of the temple's treasures are designated as Important Cultural Properties as "Materials Related to Zenkoji Temple of the Three Governor Temples of Ezo" and are kept and displayed in the Treasure House.

Usu Zenkoji Temple faces the scenic Usu Bay, which is compared to Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. The temple is also famous as a famous flower spot in Date City, with cherry trees, hydrangeas, ginkgo trees, and other seasonal flowers and plants planted within the temple grounds. The temple grounds are home to several giant cherry trees over 200 years old, the most famous of which is the Ishiwari Cherry Blossom, which grew while splitting a giant stone. The most famous of these is the Ishiwari-zakura, which grew by splitting a huge stone.

Usu Zenkoji is also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot, with many giant weeping cherry trees and yae-zakura trees planted here. During the cherry blossom viewing season, the temple grounds are crowded with tourists from all over by sightseeing bus. The temple is also known for its hydrangeas, and there are many flowers and trees in spring, summer, and fall, making it a place where you can feel the breath of nature throughout the four seasons.