Buddhist temple
Tōkō-ji
東光寺（とうこうじ）
Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture
An Ōbaku-shū temple in Chintō, Hagi, the bodaiji (family memorial temple) of the Mōri family, lords of the Hagi domain. In its Daiyūhōden, the principal image, Shaka Nyorai, is enshrined with the two venerable disciples Kashō and Anan.
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 object of worship: Shaka Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple's guide, it was built in Genroku 4 (1691) with Mōri Yoshinari, third lord of the Hagi domain, as its patron founder (kaiki), welcoming Egoku Dōmyō, a native of Hagi, as its founding priest. After Yoshinari's death it became his burial place and the family temple of the Mōri family. In the grounds are four buildings that are national Important Cultural Properties, and the temple, including the Mōri family graves, is designated a historic site.
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)
- 東光寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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