Buddhist temple
Tōmyō-ji
東明寺（とうみょうじ）
Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture
A Kōyasan Shingon temple in Yamatokōriyama with the mountain name 鍋蔵山. Its principal image is Yakushi Rurikō Nyorai, and it is regarded as the jingū-ji (shrine temple) of Yata ni Imasu Kushitamahiko Jinja, the tutelary shrine of Yata village.
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 Rurikō Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, Prince Toneri, praying for his mother Empress Jitō to recover from an eye disease, received a golden pot from Shirahige Myōjin, who appeared in a dream, and when he washed his mother's eyes with water from a sacred well she was cured. In gratitude, the temple is said to have been built in Jitō 8 (693) by the prince's command. It is said that it was named 鍋蔵山 because the golden pot was buried in its foundations, and Tōmyō-ji because the east appeared bright.
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)
- 東明寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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