Buddhist temple
Keisoku-ji
鶏足寺（けいそくじ）
Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture
An old Shingon temple on high ground in Omata-chō, Ashikaga. Shaka Nyorai is installed as its principal image, and it is regarded as the head temple of the 慈猛意教流 lineage, which also enshrines the Five Great Wisdom Kings (Godaison). It is surrounded by trees of every season, such as plum, cherry and autumn leaves.
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: Shaka Nyorai
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, in Daidō 4 (809) 定恵上人 of Tōdai-ji moved a stone buddha that had appeared from "鳴山" to the foot of the mountain and opened the temple as Seson-ji. It is said to have been renamed Keisoku-ji because of the spiritual efficacy of rites of subjugation performed during the rebellion of Taira no Masakado. After the fires of war in the Sengoku period, the present main hall was built in Shōtoku 3 (1713).
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
There is also a Keisoku-ji with the same name in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture. This is the temple in Omata-chō, Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 鶏足寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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