Buddhist temple
Jūgan-ji
重願寺（じゅうがんじ）
Kōtō, Tokyo
A Jōdo-shū temple in Sarue, Kōtō, with the mountain name Fukozan and the cloister name Tōchi-in. The temple name is said to be based on words of Zendō Daishi (Shandao) of Tang China, and it 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 the temple's tradition, it was founded in Tenshō 18 (1590) at the gundai residence in Nihonbashi by 不虚大禅尼, a daughter of Chiba Kunitane, and in Kan'ei 6 the priest 是哲, a leading disciple of Kanchi Kokushi of Zōjō-ji, became its founding priest. After two relocations it moved to Sarue in Kansei 7, and in Heisei 29 the present main hall and priests' quarters were completed.
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)
- 重願寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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