Buddhist temple
Zendō-ji
善導寺（ぜんどうじ）
Kita, Osaka
A Jōdo-shū temple in the temple district of Tenma, Osaka, with the formal name Goshinzan Kōmyōin. Its principal image is Amida Nyorai, and at present a standing triad sharing a single halo (ikkō sanzon) is enshrined.
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 temple tradition, it originated as a nenbutsu hall set up at Watanabe no Tsu in Settsu by Chōgen Shōnin, who worked to restore Tōdai-ji. It moved to the Tenma temple district during Toyotomi Hideyoshi's reorganization of the castle town, and in Bunroku 1 (1592) 傳誉慶公上人 is said to have founded it. In the Osaka air raids of Shōwa 20 it lost its main hall and original principal image; the main hall was rebuilt in Shōwa 52.
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)
- 善導寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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