Buddhist temple
Chōden-ji
朝田寺（ちょうでんじ）
Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture
A Tendai temple in Asada-chō, Matsusaka, whose principal image is Jizō Bosatsu, called “Asada no Jizō-san.” It is known as a temple of michiake kuyō, memorial services praying for the repose of the deceased, and works by Soga Shōhaku are also preserved here.
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: Jizō Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, in Jingo Keiun 4 (770) the wealthy man 練公 found a sacred log traveling up the river, and in Daidō 2 (807) Kūkai, visiting on his way to worship at Ise, carved a Jizō Bosatsu from it, which is said to be the principal image. For this reason 練公 is regarded as its founding patron and Kōbō Daishi as its founder; later it passed through the Sōtō sect, and in the Edo period it was converted to the Tendai sect.
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)
- 朝田寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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