Buddhist temple
Hōshin-ji
報身寺（ほうしんじ）
Ōta, Tokyo
A temple of the Jōdo Shinshū Honganji-ha in Haginaka, Ōta (Ryūunzan). It enshrines Amida Nyorai as its principal image and, as a temple that has continued since the beginning of the Edo period, passes on the teachings of Shinran Shōnin.
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 Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple's official guide, it was opened in Genna 3 (1617) by Shaku Genryū as one of the temples within the grounds of what was then the Asakusa Midō (today's Tsukiji Hongan-ji). After the Great Fire of Meireki it moved to Tsukiji together with the Midō; after burning again in the Great Kantō Earthquake, it moved to Haginaka in Shōwa 3, and the present main hall was built in Shōwa 53.
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)
- 報身寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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