Buddhist temple
Sekiden-ji
石田寺（せきでんじ）
Hino, Tokyo
A temple of the Chisan school of the Shingon sect in Ishida, Hino City, Tokyo, and a branch temple of Takahata Fudōson Kongō-ji. Its principal image is Enmei Jizōson, and on its grounds are the grave of Hijikata Toshizō, vice-commander of the Shinsengumi, and the Kitamuki Kannon-dō.
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: Enmei Jizōson
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, after many people died in a heavy snowfall in Kōan 1 (1361), the provincial governor built a founder's hall to pray for peace in the land, and 吉祥坊慶誉 became its founder. After falling into decline, a Kannon hall was built in Tenbun 13 (1544) to enshrine a Jūichimen Kannon that had washed up here, and when the main hall was rebuilt in Bunroku 2 (1593) the temple is said to have taken its present name.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Hijikata Toshizō's grave is within the cemetery, and the temple asks visitors to be considerate of the surrounding graves and to refrain from leaving alcohol or other offerings.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 石田寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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