Buddhist temple
Honei-ji
保寧寺（ほねいじ）
Kazo, Saitama Prefecture
A temple of the Myōshin-ji branch of the Rinzai school in Hiideyasu, Kazo, with the mountain name Tōanzan. It enshrines Shaka Nyorai as its principal image and also holds zazen and sutra-copying gatherings.
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: Shaka Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the official guide, it is said to have been founded as a Zen temple in Gentoku 2 (1330) by 玉山徳旋. In Tenshō 19 (1591) it received a donation of fields from Matsudaira Yasushige, lord of Kisai Castle, and in the Edo period it was granted a vermilion-seal grant (goshuin) of temple lands of ten koku. The Amida triad bearing an inscription naming Sōkei as its maker is an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
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)
- 保寧寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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