Buddhist temple
Dōju-in
同聚院（どうじゅいん）
Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
A sub-temple (tatchū) of Tōfuku-ji, a head temple of the Rinzai school, also called “Godaidō.” Its principal image is a seated Fudō Myōō said to be connected with Fujiwara no Michinaga.
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 founded in 1444 by Zen Master 文渓元作, who invited his teacher, Zen Master 琴江令薫, as its founding priest. The principal image is said to be the one Fudō Myōō that escaped burning among the images of the Godaidō that Michinaga built at Hosshō-ji in 1006, and the present Godaidō was rebuilt in 1714.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
A sub-temple within the precincts of Tōfuku-ji. Viewing the inside of the Godaidō is limited to the period of the autumn special viewing (official guide).
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 同聚院「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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