Buddhist temple
Henjō-in
遍照院（へんじょういん）
Chiryū, Aichi Prefecture
A temple of the Shingon sect, Buzan school, in Chiryū, affectionately known as “Chiryū no Kōbō-san.” Its principal image is the Mikaeri Kōbō Daishi, a seated image of the Daishi said to have been carved by Kōbō Daishi himself.
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: Mikaeri Kōbō Daishi
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, in the Kōnin era Kōbō Daishi, on his way to the Kantō region, stayed here for about a month and built the temple, and when he departed he carved three seated images of himself from akamegashi wood. Of these, the image of him looking back, reluctant to part, is the principal image, the Mikaeri Kōbō Daishi; it is a hidden image, specially shown on the 21st day of the third month of the old calendar.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
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)
- 遍照院「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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