Buddhist temple
Renge-ji (Takatō)
蓮華寺（高遠）（れんげじ）
Ina, Nagano Prefecture
A Nichiren-shū temple in Takatō-machi, Ina, Nagano Prefecture, whose mountain name (sangō) is Myōhōzan. Its objects of worship are the various honored ones and heavenly deities, beginning with an image of Nichiren Shōnin, and it is also known as the bodaiji (family memorial temple) of Ejima, a senior lady-in-waiting (toshiyori) of the Ōoku.
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 objects of worship: the various honored ones and heavenly deities, beginning with the image of Nichiren Shōnin (official wording)
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it is said that in Karyaku 1 (1326) Daikaku Daisōjō Myōjitsu Shōnin, second patriarch of Myōken-ji in Kyoto, built it in the castle town of Takatō, and that in Enbun 5 (1360) it welcomed Nichidai Shōnin, fifth abbot of Minobusan, as its founder, moved to Kitahara in Takatō, and for a time was called Chōon-ji. In the Edo period it received the devotion of Oshizu no Kata, birth mother of Hoshina Masayuki, and in Kyōhō 11 (1726) a tahōtō pagoda containing relics of Nichiren Shōnin's bones was installed.
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)
- 蓮華寺（高遠）「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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