Buddhist temple
Jōkan-ji
浄閑寺（じょうかんじ）
Arakawa, Tokyo
A Jōdo sect temple next to Minowa Station, formally named Eihōzan Seikōin Jōkan-ji, with Amida Nyorai as its principal image. It is known by the popular name “Nagekomi-dera” and has historic sites such as the Shin-Yoshiwara Sōreitō memorial tower.
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 tradition, it was founded in Meireki 1 (1655), and its founding priest was 晴誉順波 Oshō. Because many courtesans of Shin-Yoshiwara who died in the great earthquake of Ansei 2 (1855) were buried here, the popular name Nagekomi-dera arose, and the death registers recording the names of courtesans and their children still remain. The former main hall burned down in Shōwa 59, and the principal image was restored by a Buddhist sculptor in Kyoto.
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)
- 浄閑寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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