Buddhist temple
Shōjōke-in
清浄華院（しょうじょうけいん）
Kamigyō, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
One of the grand head temples (daihonzan) of the Jōdo sect, at Teramachi Hirokōji east of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, also called Jōke-in for short. Its great hall enshrines a statue of Hōnen Shōnin, and a painted image of the Naki Fudōson has also drawn faith.
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
A statue of Hōnen Shōnin in the great hall (Mieidō), Amida Nyorai in the Amida Hall, and the Naki Fudōson as the reigen honzon (miraculous principal image) on the west altar of the great hall (following the official wording)
History and things to know
According to the temple's guide, it began as a place of practice opened by Ennin in the imperial palace in Jōgan 2 (860) at the wish of Emperor Seiwa. Later Retired Emperor Go-Shirakawa granted this temple to Hōnen Shōnin, and it became a nenbutsu practice hall of the Jōdo sect. In the Tenshō era it moved to its present site in Toyotomi Hideyoshi's reorganization of the city.
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)
- 清浄華院「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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