Buddhist temple
Dōjō-ji
道成寺（どうじょうじ）
Hidakagawa, Wakayama Prefecture
A Tendai temple in Hidakagawa, Wakayama Prefecture, said to be the oldest temple in Wakayama Prefecture. In the main hall, a Nara-period statue of Senju Kannon is enshrined together with Nikkō Bosatsu and Gakkō Bosatsu, and the temple is also known as the setting of the story of Anchin and Kiyohime.
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: Senju Kannon (attendants: Nikkō Bosatsu and Gakkō Bosatsu)
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it was founded in Taihō 1 (701) by Emperor Monmu at the wish of Fujiwara no Miyako, who would become the mother of Emperor Shōmu. The events of Anchin and Kiyohime in Enchō 6 (928) are handed down, and gave rise to the "Dōjōji pieces" of Noh and kabuki. After losing everything in the fighting of Tenshō 13 (1585), it changed to the Tendai school in Jōō 1 (1652). The present main hall was rebuilt in 1357.
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)
- 道成寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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