Buddhist temple
Yōgen-ji
養源寺（ようげんじ）
Tottori, Tottori Prefecture
A temple of the Jōdo Shinshū Honganji-ha in Shokunin-machi, Tottori, with the mountain name Keiunzan. It enshrines Amida Nyorai as its principal image and holds events such as Dharma gatherings (hōza).
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: Amida Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple's guide, its founder was the priest Keishin, and it is said to have moved from Ōgaki in Gifu Prefecture by way of Toyohashi and Okayama to Tottori in 1633. The present main hall was built in Ansei 2 (1855), and in the grounds are also the graves of the writer Ozaki Midori and her siblings.
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)
- 養源寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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