Jodo Shu — Pure Land Buddhism

Tōunji (Kamadera)

Welcome to Tōunji (Kamadera)

An ancient temple with over 400 years of tradition

Our story began more than 400 years ago

Bearing a silent witness to the temple’s ancient history, the outlines form an abstract scene of beauty evoking a pervasive sense of serenity, enhanced by the drama of the four seasons subtly shifting.

Welcome to Tōunji (Kamadera)

Tōunji (a popular name, Kamadera) is a Jodo Shu temple boasting a history of over 400 years　with the iconic iron cauldron on the roof of its main prayer hall.

Kamadera Temple located in Tokyo’s Honancho, the home of the temple, and Tōunji Temple located in Iriya, were merged to form the temple as it is today. The precincts are with lush greenery, for a temple located in the central areas of the city. You can appreciate the shifting beauty of the four seasons (as seen in the ebb and flow of cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, spring tea flowers, bamboo shoots, and butterbur).

The temple is easily accessible, a five-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line "Honancho" station and a one-minute walk from the bus stop "Kamadera."

Treasuring connections with our local community and relationships

We value connections with our local community and relationship with people: We accept requests from people other than Danka(congregation).

Kamadera News 2024　

Buddhist ceremonies
at the temple

・O-higan(Spring)...(March)

・Hanamatsuri（The Buddha’s Birthday)..(April 8)

・Segakie (Ancestral Ceremony)...(May 23)

・Obon: Urabon Service...(from July 13 to July

　15th)

・O-higan(Autumn)...(September)

・O-jyuyae(Ten-Night Chanting Nembutsu

Service)...(November)

＊*For more details, move to "Buddhist ceremonies.”

Next Buddhist Ceremony

Segaki-e (Ancestral Ceremony)

Notice

We made a book called “Kamadera Tōunji History,” which summarizes the history of the temple. One copy is available for each member household of the congregation. If you wish, please let us know when you come to the temple.