Buddhist temple
Tōkō-in
東光院（とうこういん）
Ōiso, Naka District, Kanagawa Prefecture
A temple of the Tō-ji Shingon sect just north of Ōiso Port; its formal name is 船附山薬王寺東光院. Its principal image is a standing Yakushi Nyorai, a hidden buddha that can be viewed only once every twelve years.
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: Yakushi Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the official guide, it is said to have been opened at the end of the Kamakura period, and it is described as having been closely connected with the sea since old times, as its mountain name 船附山 indicates. In the main hall Yakushi Nyorai is enshrined as a triad with the bodhisattvas Nikkō and Gakkō as attendants, accompanied by the Twelve Heavenly Generals. Its head temple is Tō-ji in Kyoto.
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)
- 東光院「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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