Buddhist temple
Ōshō Kyōin
應聲教院（おうしょうきょういん）
Kikugawa, Shizuoka Prefecture
A Jōdo temple in Nakauchida, Kikugawa, with the mountain name 松風霊山. Its principal image is the Habuki Amida Nyorai, an unusual figure with teeth showing at the mouth, and it is known as the memorial temple of Kōen Ajari.
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: Habuki Amida Nyorai
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it was opened in Saikō 2 (855) by Jikaku Daishi as a place of prayer by imperial wish of Emperor Montoku, and was at first a Tendai temple called 天岳院. Later Hōnen Shōnin, out of affection for his teacher Kōen, stopped here and practiced the nenbutsu, and it is said that the present principal image was installed at that time. On this occasion it changed to the Jōdo sect, and its name became Ōshō Kyōin.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
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)
- 應聲教院「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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