Buddhist temple
Tōshō-ji
東照寺（とうしょうじ）
Obanazawa, Yamagata Prefecture
A Sōtō Zen temple in Tomiyama, Obanazawa, with the mountain name Ōtakusan (横澤山). Its principal image is Shakamuni Nyorai, and its head temples are Eihei-ji and Sōji-ji.
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: Shakamuni Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, its forerunner was the Tendai temple 宝珠山岩生寺. That temple had fallen into disuse, and in Tenshō 10 (1582) 學應憲初 Oshō of 向川寺 was invited as founding priest and it became a Sōtō temple. A Yakushi Nyorai said, in the tradition of the earlier temple, to have been carved by Jikaku Daishi is still enshrined today.
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)
- 東照寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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