Buddhist temple
Hōon-ji
報恩寺（ほうおんじ）
Sabae, Fukui Prefecture
A small temple of the Jōdo Shinshū Honganji-ha in Sugimoto-chō, Sabae, Fukui Prefecture; its principal image is a standing Amida Nyorai. Besides services such as Hōonkō, it also takes part in activities in cooperation with the local community.
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: standing Amida Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple's guide, it was a temple within the precinct of Saikō-ji in Ishida, which was built by Zonnyo Shōnin; together with the neighboring Renshō-ji it was opened in Kanbun 4 (1664), and its first priest is said to be 林庭. It has used its present temple name since An'ei 6 (1777), and the present chief priest is the tenth generation.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
It faces the grounds of Saikō-ji. As the priest may be away on temple duties, the temple asks visitors to get in touch before visiting.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 報恩寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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