Tanjō-ji

The temple features multiple halls, including the Amida Hall, Goeika-do, and a treasure house displaying historical artifacts from the Pure Land Buddhist tradition.

Founded in 1193 by Kumagai Naozane, Tanjo-ji marks the birthplace of Honen, who established the Jodo-shu branch of Pure Land Buddhism in Japan.

The temple holds the Nijugo Bosatsu Renkyo ritual each April, where participants in ceremonial Genroku period garments perform purification rites for Honen's parents.

Visitors can access the temple by taking a 15-minute walk from JR Tanjo-ji Station or driving 20 minutes from the Insho Interchange of Chugoku Expressway.

The temple grounds contain an 850-year-old ginkgo tree, which according to records was planted by Honen himself during the temple's early days.

Location: Kumenan

Inception: 1193

Founders: Kumagai Naozane

Part of: The Twenty-Fifth Reikyo of Dharan Shonin, Chūgoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, 山陽花の寺二十四か寺

Address: 岡山県久米郡久米南町里方808 709-3602 709-3602

Website: https://tanjoji.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.95525,133.95301

Latest update: May 12, 2025 08:00