東光寺

Overview

Tōkō-ji is a temple of the Buzan school of Shingon Buddhism, located in the Konan-Nakano area of Kōriyama, Fukushima Prefecture. The temple is home to a large wooden seated statue of Amida Nyorai, popularly known as the 'Nakachi Daibutsu,' said to be one of the largest wooden Amida statues in the Tohoku region.

Highlights

• ●The 'Nakachi Daibutsu,' a wooden seated Amida Nyorai said to be among Tohoku's largest
• ●Heritage as a temple of the Buzan school of Shingon Buddhism
• ●A quiet temple setting in Kōriyama's Konan-Nakano area
• ●The chance to view a Buddhist statue of notable local significance

History

Little documentation survives on exactly when or how the Amida statue known locally as the Nakachi Daibutsu came to be enshrined, though the temple's continued upkeep by the Konan-Nakano community, as a site of the Buzan school of Shingon Buddhism, suggests a long-standing local devotion. Those seeking a fuller account of its founding are encouraged to contact Kōriyama's cultural affairs office.

Map

37.3957, 140.1331 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive at the temple grounds of Tōkō-ji in Konan-Nakano
2. 2Visit the main hall to view the Nakachi Daibutsu Amida statue
3. 3Take a slow walk around the quiet temple grounds
4. 4Check local information for the Konan area before or after your visit

Did you know?

💡 The wooden seated Amida Nyorai enshrined here is known locally as the 'Nakachi Daibutsu' and is said to be among the largest wooden seated Amida statues found in the Tohoku region, making it a notable symbol for the local area.

Nearby spots