Buddhist temple
Shōtai-ji
正太寺（しょうたいじ）
Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture
A temple of the Shinshū Takada school in Ushikawa-chō, Toyohashi. Its principal image is Amida Nyorai, and it conveys the teaching of the nenbutsu taught by Shinran Shōnin. The head temple of the Takada school is Senju-ji in Tsu, Mie Prefecture.
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 (Namu Amida Butsu)
History and things to know
According to the temple's history, it is said to have begun in Tenshō 19 when 行順, the 13th head of Shōgen-ji in Toyohashi, revived an abandoned temple called Daimyō-ji. The main hall has burned twice; after a fire in Man'en 2 (1861), the 11th head priest, 挺秀 (晩翠), rebuilt the present main hall in Meiji 14 (1881).
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)
- 正太寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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