Buddhist temple
Hōjū-ji
法住寺（ほうじゅうじ）
Higashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
A Tendai sect temple near Sanjūsangendō in Kyoto, on land said to have been the site of the palace of Retired Emperor Go-Shirakawa. It enshrines as its principal image a Fudō Myōō called “Migawari-san.”
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 (Migawari Fudō)
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it was founded in Eiso 1 (989) by Fujiwara no Tamemitsu to pray for the repose of his late wife and daughter. Later Emperor Go-Shirakawa, after abdicating, made this place his palace as retired emperor, and Rengeō-in (Sanjūsangendō) was built within the Hōjūji-dono palace. The principal image of Fudō Myōō is said to be the work of Jikaku Daishi.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
The temple is closed all day on the 10th, 20th and 30th of each month, and worship is not possible then (when these days fall on weekends, holidays or events, the closure is moved to another day; official guide).
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 法住寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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