Buddhist temple
Seikō-ji (Hokuto)
清光寺（北杜市）（せいこうじ）
Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture
A Sōtō sect temple in Nagasaka-chō, Hokuto City; its mountain name is Chōyōzan. Its principal image is Yakushi Rurikō Nyorai, and its founder is Hemi Kiyomitsu, who strengthened the foundations of the Kai Genji.
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: Yakushi Rurikō Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it was founded in Ninpei 1 (1151) by Hemi Kiyomitsu as a Tendai temple named 信立寺, and after Kiyomitsu's death it was renamed Seikō-ji. In Bunmei 7 (1475) it invited 悦堂宗穆 Oshō of Kōin-ji in Kōfu as its founding priest and became a Sōtō temple. The main gate, the mountain gate and the main hall are said to have been built in the middle of the Edo period.
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)
- 清光寺（北杜市）「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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