Buddhist temple
Enshō-ji
圓照寺（えんしょうじ）
Shinjuku, Tokyo
A temple of the Shingon Buzan school in Kita-Shinjuku, styled Ikōsan Rurikō-in, whose principal image is a Yakushi Nyorai said to have been made by Gyōki. It is the 8th temple of the Toshima Eighty-eight Temple pilgrimage.
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: Yakushi Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it began with a small hall built in Kashiwagi village in the Heian period by the monk 貞崇; during the rebellion of Taira no Masakado, Fujiwara no Hidesato prayed to the Yakushi Nyorai of this hall, and after the rebellion was put down he is said to have made it into a temple and named it Enshō-ji. The Uemon-zakura cherry tree in its grounds was once a famous sight of Edo, but it was lost in the war.
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)
- 圓照寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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