Buddhist temple
An'yō-ji
安養寺（あんようじ）
Hachiōji, Tokyo
A temple of the Shingon sect, Chisan school, in Hachiōji, with the mountain name 犬目山. Its principal image is Fudō Myōō, and it is also a temple on the Tama Eighty-Eight Temple Pilgrimage and the Hachiōji Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage.
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: Fudō Myōō
History and things to know
According to the official guide, it was opened by the priest 頼鎭 in the Eiwa era (1375–1378) of the Nanboku-chō period and restored by the ajari 覚玄 in the Keian era of the early Edo period. Its halls and treasures were lost in a fire in Bunkyū 3 (1863), and the guest hall was built in Shōwa 59 to commemorate the memorial anniversary of Kōbō Daishi.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
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)
- 安養寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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