Buddhist temple
Hōshō-ji
法正寺（ほうしょうじ）
Shinjuku, Tokyo
A Jōdo-shū temple in Iwato-chō, Shinjuku, near Kagurazaka, where a triad of Amida Butsu with Kanzeon Bosatsu and Daiseishi Bosatsu is enshrined in the main hall. It is styled 榮松山念想院.
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: Amida Butsu (with Kanzeon Bosatsu and Daiseishi Bosatsu as attendants)
History and things to know
According to the temple's guide, the year of its founding is not known, but it once stood outside the Shimizu Gate of Edo Castle, and after moving near the Tayasu residence and to Ichigaya Honmura, it moved to its present site in Genna 1 (1615). Its founding priest is said to be 助見 Oshō, who died in Kan'ei 6 (1629).
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)
- 法正寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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