Buddhist temple
Shōraku-ji
勝楽寺（しょうらくじ）
Nishio, Aichi Prefecture
A Sōtō Zen temple in Koyamada, Kira-chō, Nishio, also called "Koyamada Jizōson." Its principal image is Koyasu Jizō Bosatsu, and since long ago it has drawn visitors who pray for safe childbirth.
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: Koyasu Jizō Bosatsu
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, the principal image, Koyasu Jizō Bosatsu, is said to have been made by the Cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa. At its founding in Engen 4 (1339), Ashikaga Takauji is said to have planted the "Chikai no Matsu" (Pine of the Vow) at the temple entrance and installed the Jizō. After the war an ancient burial mound (kofun) was found in the grounds, and the 聰明閣, where temple treasures are displayed, and the Monju Hall were built.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
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)
- 勝楽寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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