Buddhist temple
Jōsen-ji
常宣寺（じょうせんじ）
Asahi, Osaka
A temple of the Jōdo Shinshū Honganji-ha (Nishi Honganji) in Ikue, Asahi Ward, Osaka. It is said to have been founded in the Muromachi period, and enshrines Amida Nyorai as its principal image.
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 temple tradition, it was founded in Ōei 4 (1397) by 智正法師, a scholar-monk of Tendai teaching, and in the middle of the Muromachi period Rennyo Shōnin often stopped here and spread his teaching. At the time of the Ishiyama War, there is said to have been a fort here as one of the branch strongholds of Ishiyama Hongan-ji. The ginkgo tree in the grounds was planted when the main hall was rebuilt in Shōhō 1 (1644).
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)
- 常宣寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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