Buddhist temple
Shōkō-ji
照光寺（しょうこうじ）
Okaya, Nagano Prefecture
A temple of the Shingon sect, Chisan school, in Okaya, Nagano Prefecture, with the mountain name 城向山 and the cloister name Ruri-in. Its principal image is Kongōkai Dainichi Nyorai, and it also preserves a Senju Kannon and other images moved from the jingūji of Suwa Shimosha.
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: Kongōkai Dainichi Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple's history, although the date of its founding is unclear, it is regarded as an old temple, and in Ōei 2 it was restored by the hōin 憲明 of the jingūji of Suwa Shimosha. Around Meireki 2 it moved from its mountain temple site to its present location, and the present main hall was built in Kansei 5. Because the jingūji was abolished in the Meiji anti-Buddhist movement, its Senju Kannon and Niō statues were moved to this temple.
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)
- 照光寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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