Buddhist temple
Muryō-ji
無量寺（むりょうじ）
Edogawa, Tokyo
A Shingon temple in Shinozaki-machi, Edogawa, whose full mountain and temple name is 金瀧山真徳院無量寺. Its principal image is Muryōju Butsu, that is, Amida Nyorai, and it is said to have been made by Genshin.
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: Muryōju Butsu (Amida Nyorai)
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it originated when Eshin Sōzu Genshin built a thatched hermitage here while traveling around the Kantō region. It lost its old records to fire during the battle of Kōnodai in the Sengoku period, but in Keian 2 it received a vermilion-seal land grant from Tokugawa Iemitsu, and from the Shōwa to the Heisei period its Kannon hall, main hall, guest hall and other buildings were put in order.
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)
- 無量寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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