Buddhist temple
Saikō-ji
西光寺（さいこうじ）
Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture
A temple of the Jōdo Shinshū Honganji-ha in Nishigawara, Ibaraki, with the mountain name Byakugōzan. Its principal image is an Amida Nyorai that was granted by Hongan-ji when the temple was revived.
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 temple's history, it began when 善立 opened a dōjō (place of practice) in Tenshō 3 (1575). In Kan'ei 7 (1630), 善教, a local man, became a disciple of Junnyo Shōnin and turned the dōjō into a temple, and it was rebuilt after a fire in Kyōhō 19 (1734).
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)
- 西光寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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