Buddhist temple
Shin'ei-ji
真英寺（しんえいじ）
Shinjuku, Tokyo
A Jōdo Shinshū (Shinshū Ōtani-ha) temple in Yotsuya (Wakaba), Tokyo, enshrining its principal image, a standing Amida Nyorai. It stands on high ground with a fine view, and the trees in its grounds add color through the four seasons.
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 temple tradition, the temple regards as its founding the building of Hōden-ji by its founder 祐真 in Keichō 17 (1612) and its move to Shimizudani in Kōjimachi in Genna 3 (1617). It was renamed Shin'ei-ji in Jōō 3 (1654), and after moving to various places it built its halls on the present site in Tenpō 13 (1842). The main hall, which burned in the air raids, was rebuilt in Shōwa 53 (1978).
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)
- 真英寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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