Buddhist temple
Tōun-ji
東運寺（とううんじ）
Suginami, Tokyo
A Jōdo sect temple in Hōnanchō, affectionately known as “Kamadera” (the Cauldron Temple). Its principal image is Amida Nyorai, and it also preserves the Migawari Jizōson, from which the cauldron on the roof of the main hall derives.
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 official guide, it began in Tenshō 1 (1573), when the monk 一安 Shōnin of Bizen came here bearing the Migawari Jizōson, and Suzuki Ihei, a landowner of Hōnan, gave his residence to open a nenbutsu hall. A cauldron was placed on the roof because of the tradition that the Jizō saved Zushiō from being boiled in a cauldron, and in Taishō 11 the temple merged with Tōun-ji of Iriya and took its present name.
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)
- 東運寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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