Buddhist temple
Myōshōrin-ji
明星輪寺（みょうしょうりんじ）
Ōgaki, Gifu Prefecture
A temple on Mount Kinshō in Akasaka, Ōgaki City, enshrining Kokūzō Bosatsu as its principal image. It is cherished as the guardian buddha of people born in the Years of the Ox and the Tiger, and the Nōbi Plain can be seen from its grounds.
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: Kokūzō Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to the temple's engi (account of its origins), in Shuchō 1 (686) En no Ozunu founded it by imperial request of Empress Jitō and enshrined Kokūzō Bosatsu. Later Kūkai rebuilt its halls; after burning in a fire caused by lightning in Kyūan 4 it was restored, and in Keichō 14 Tokunaga Nagamasa rebuilt the main hall and other buildings. In the Edo period it was made a place of prayer for the Toda family, lords of the Ōgaki domain.
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)
- 明星輪寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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