Buddhist temple
Anyō-in
安養院（あんよういん）
Misato, Saitama Prefecture
A temple of the Shingon Buzan school on the bank of the Naka River in Hikoito, Misato, whose principal image is an Amida called the “Furutone Amida Nyorai.” A large ginkgo, a Natural Monument of the city, stands in its grounds.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal image: Furutone Amida Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple's engi, its mountain name is Kanrozan; it is said to have been founded in Keichō 15 (1610) by the ajari 頼珍 and revived in Meiwa 9 (1772) by Hōin 観道. In Meiji 6 (1873) the temple was used as an elementary school building, and many children are said to have attended it as the 文晴 School.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 安養院「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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