Buddhist temple
Nichiyō-ji
日曜寺（にちようじ）
Itabashi, Tokyo
A temple of the Shingon sect, Reiun-ji school, in Yamato-chō, Itabashi, styled Kōmyōzan Aizen-in. Its principal image is the Tenkyū Aizen Myōō, and it has long been affectionately known as “Itabashi no Aizen-sama.”
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: Aizen Myōō (Tenkyū Aizen Myōō)
History and things to know
According to the official engi (account of origins), it began when the monk 宥慶 built a small hall in the Shōtoku era (1711–1716), and it was restored in the Kyōhō era after receiving the devotion of Tayasu Munetake and other members of the Tayasu family. Its halls were lost in the war in Shōwa 20, and the main hall was rebuilt in Shōwa 45. The framed name plaque on the mountain gate is in the hand of Matsudaira Sadanobu.
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)
- 日曜寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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