Buddhist temple
Kōnen-ji
香念寺（こうねんじ）
Katsushika, Tokyo
A Jōdo temple in a residential area of Kameari, Katsushika; its formal name is 南松山徳林院香念寺. In the main hall a triad is enshrined, with Amida Nyorai at the center flanked by Kannon Bosatsu and Seishi Bosatsu.
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 began when the 高内 family donated a hermitage, which was named Kōnen-ji with the priest 了達 as its founder. In the Genroku era it became a branch temple of Sainen-ji in Shinjuku and changed to its present temple name, and the present wooden main hall was completed in Shōwa 61.
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)
- 香念寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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