Buddhist temple
Kōtoku-in
光徳院（こうとくいん）
Nakano, Tokyo
A temple of the Shingon sect, Buzan school, in Kamitakada, Nakano, with the mountain name 七星山; its principal image is Dainichi Nyorai. It is No. 58 of the Gofunai Eighty-Eight Temple Pilgrimage and has a wooden five-storied pagoda built in Heisei 7.
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: Dainichi Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple's guide, it was founded by the priest 亮珍 and originally stood at Hanzōmon; it moved to Ushigome at the time of the construction of Edo Castle, and is said to have moved to its present site in Meiji 43. Its treasured image of Senju Kanzeon Bosatsu is called the Kosodate Kannon; temple tradition holds that Sugawara no Michizane carved it himself, and it is a tangible cultural property of Nakano City.
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)
- 光徳院「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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