Buddhist temple
Muryōkō-in
無量光院（むりょうこういん）
Kōya, Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture
A temple of the Kōyasan Shingon school on Kōyasan, which welcomes worshippers as a shukubō (temple lodging). Its principal image is Amida Nyorai, and the temple explains that its name, "Muryōkō", comes from Amida's boundless light.
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 (in English), it is said to have been opened in the Heian period by the fourth son of Emperor Shirakawa, who became a monk and served as its first head priest. Two temples that originally stood at separate places on Kōyasan were combined in the Meiji period, after the great fire of 1888, and moved to the present site.
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)
- 無量光院「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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