Buddhist temple
Tōchō-ji
東長寺（とうちょうじ）
Shinjuku, Tokyo
A Sōtō Zen temple in Yotsuya, Tokyo, whose main hall enshrines Shakamuni Butsu as the principal image, with Monju Bosatsu and Fugen Bosatsu as attendants. Its Kannon hall also enshrines Shō Kanzeon Bosatsu, which was the principal image of the former main hall.
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 Butsu (attendants: Monju Bosatsu, Fugen Bosatsu)
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it was founded in Bunroku 3 (1594) by the great priest 雪庭春積 of Tōchiku-in in Kumagaya, Saitama, who is said to have had the devotion of Tokugawa Ieyasu. It lost its halls in a fire in Meiji 1 (1868) and in the air raids of Shōwa 20 (1945), and the present temple buildings were built in Heisei 1 (1989).
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)
- 東長寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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