Buddhist temple
Ekō-in
回向院（えこういん）
Sumida, Tokyo
A Jōdo-school temple in Ryōgoku with the mountain name Shoshūzan. Its principal image is a large bronze seated Amida Nyorai installed in Hōei 2 (1705), and Batō Kannon and the Shio Jizō are also enshrined in its grounds.
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
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it began when, to bury the unidentified people who died in the Great Fire of Meireki in Meireki 3 (1657), the shogun Ietsuna granted land, a mound for the many dead (banninzuka) was made, and a nenbutsu hall was built. For 76 years, from the late Edo period to the end of the Meiji era, it was the regular venue for kanjin sumo.
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)
- 回向院「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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