Buddhist temple
Jōsō-in
浄相院（じょうそういん）
Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture
A Jōdo-shū temple in Nishi-Aoki, Kawaguchi, with the mountain name 清照山 and the temple name Jukō-ji; its principal image is a statue of Amida Nyorai. It also holds events open to the community, such as sutra-copying gatherings.
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: statue of Amida Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the official guide, it is said to have been founded in Genki 3 (1572) by 清譽浄相 Oshō. According to its chronology, a main hall was built in Shōwa 10, and in Shōwa 51 a new two-story reinforced concrete building with the main hall on the second floor was built. A standing Amida Nyorai and a seated Yakushi Nyorai said to be works of the Kamakura period are handed down as temple treasures.
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)
- 浄相院「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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