📕 Goshuin from visitors
Hourai-san Chouraku-ji
名古屋市南区呼続4丁目13−18
A Soto sect temple located in Minami Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, with the mountain name Inariyama. Within the grounds, the remains of the border line between the Oda and Imagawa clans, as well as the Seishui Inari shrine, can be found.
History
Legend holds that the temple was founded in the 12th year of the Koun era (821 CE) following a divine dream vision seen by Kukai during a pilgrimage. It was revived by the Zen master Giyama during the Bunmei period (around 1470 CE). In the 5th year of the Eiroku era (1508 CE), when the Imagawa clan rebuilt the various halls, the temple became a Soto sect temple, and the Zen master Meikoku renamed it Chouraku-ji. It is also said that in the 8th year of the Keicho era (1603 CE), Matsudaira Tadayoshi prayed for recovery from illness and moved the shrine within the grounds to Tomibe Shrine.
Auto-generated by AI from web sources (please verify).Source
What visitors say
The grounds offer a quiet and serene atmosphere and are known for pet memorial services and funerals. Near the entrance, there is a statue of the Animal Kannon (Amitabha) and numerous animal statues, as well as a memorial monument for guide dogs. Other historical highlights include the valley that served as the border between the Oda and Imagawa clans during the Sengoku period, and roof tiles featuring complex patterns.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 20:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 20:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 20:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 20:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 20:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 20:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 20:00
口コミ (...件)

Looking up Hourai-san Chouraku-ji?
Kaminavi helps you find over 90,000 temples across Japan by map, blessing, and reviews. Its real-time lucky-direction search based on Nine Star Ki even tells you which direction is auspicious for you today. You can also keep your visit records, Goshuin collection, and pilgrimage plans in one place.
What you can do on Kaminavi
Today's Lucky Direction
From where you are now, via Nine Star Ki
Good Days to Visit
Rokuyo & auspicious-day calendar
Power Spots
Highlights in Chubu
Festival Calendar
Annual events in Chubu
Featured Articles
Guides by type of blessing
Worship Etiquette
How to pray at a temple
Visits & Goshuin
Keep a record of every visit