Buddhist temple
Reimyō-ji
霊妙寺（れいみょうじ）
Nakano, Tokyo
A temple of the Hokke-shū on the bank of the Kanda River near Nakano-sakaue, which enshrines in its main hall its principal object of worship, the Jikkai Daimandara (Great Mandala of the Ten Worlds). Its mountain name, Hachidaisan, derives from the Eight Great Dragon Kings who protect the Buddhist teaching.
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 object of worship: Jikkai Daimandara
History and things to know
According to the official guide, its predecessor was the Reimyō-kō, a gathering of followers that began in Azabu in the early Shōwa period, and land at the present site in Nakano was acquired in Shōwa 8. After its halls were lost in the war, the main hall was rebuilt in Shōwa 23 and the name Reimyō-ji was officially adopted in Shōwa 28; in Heisei 8 a new main hall was built in connection with the widening of the Kanda River.
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)
- 霊妙寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
This site is independent of the shrines, temples, and other websites mentioned. No partnership or endorsement is implied.