Buddhist temple
Dōō-ji
道往寺（どうおうじ）
Minato, Tokyo
A Jōdo-school temple near Sengakuji Station in Takanawa, Minato Ward, which enshrines its principal image, Amida Nyorai, together with the bodhisattvas Kannon and Seishi. In the Edo period it was known as a famous spot for moon viewing.
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: Amida Nyorai (attendants: Kannon Bosatsu, Seishi Bosatsu)
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it was built in the Kanbun era (1661–73) of the Edo period, and at that time it is said to have received as its principal image a statue of Amida Nyorai that had been kept at Mita Hachiman Jinja. In the Great Tokyo Air Raid the priests' quarters burned but the main hall survived, and in 2013 the main hall was rebuilt and a columbarium was newly built.
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)
- 道往寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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