開基は真宗出雲路派本山毫摂寺の住持であった善鎮上人が蓮如上人の教えを受け、正闡坊(しょうせんぼう)の名を賜り、陽願寺の寺号を命名され創建
御殿庭園
当山十三世広流上人(藤枝澤揚)が、文化芸術に優れ、幕末に作庭されたと伝わる。本願寺宗主を迎え入れる御殿の間からの景観を意識して作庭されており、紅葉を初め四季折々の風情を楽しむことができる
文化財
市指定文化財
・実如消息(蓮如上人遺言書)
・蓮如・善鎮連坐像
・准如像
・皇室関係資料(桜町天皇位牌・光格天皇冠・書状等)
・五師連坐像
建造物(国登録有形文化財)
・本堂(御堂)
・庫裏
・対面所・竹の間
・御殿
・洋館
・客殿
・鐘楼
・蓮如堂(納骨堂)
・土蔵
所在地アクセス
電車：JR北陸線「武生駅」下車。徒歩１０分。タクシー約５分。
車： 北陸道「武生インター」で下車、約１５分。
The history of Yōganji starts in the late 15th century. In 1471, Zenchin Shonin (head minister of Goshoji temple) met Rennyo Shonin (1415-1499), the prominent 8th generation head minister of Hongwaji, as he descended to Echizen (currently Fukui prefecture) region. Zenchin Shonin received guidance from Rennyo Shonin and established a temple at Iwasaki Hirose-mura in Nanjo-gun (currently Okamoto-cho, Echizen-shi). The name Yōganji was given by Rennyo Shonin. “Ji” means temple. “Yōgan” consists of two kanji characters. “Yō” means true and right teaching and “gan” means vow. In 1499, following the passing of Rennyo Shonin, his successor Jitsunyo Shonin (the 9th generation head minister of Hongwanji) sent Zenchin Shonin Rennyo Shonin‘s “ashes” and Jitsunyo Shonin’s “Shosoku”(letter). The letter stated that if you (Zenchin) receive my (Rennyo’s) ashes and recall me, my wish goes to you strengthening the Jodo Shinshu teaching in Echizen region. In 1959, Aoki Kīnokami, a load of Fuchu castle, donated current land to Yōganji temple. Two years later, the 12th generation head minister of Hongwanji, Junnyo Shonin, sent a letter. The letter indicated Yōganji shall be certified as “inge temple”. The temple also received a status as “soroku” (main temple) in the region. Thus the temple shall be called “Mido” (“mi” is honorific prefix for “do (temple)”). Since then Yōganji has been well recognized as “Mido” or “Gobo” (“go”is honorific prefix for “do”) in Echizen. It has prospered as important religious institution in the community for many years. In the late 18th century, Yōganji received the tablet of late 115th Emperor Sakuramachi’s name is written and the crown of 118th Emperor Kōkaku. In 1911, The temple is designated as Bekkakuji (special title given to the temple). The fire occurred in Koshin-cho burned the temple in 1852. Many architectures of Yōganji including main temple building (“Mido”) were also caught by fire. The temple was rebuilt with tremendous support from members from all over the country. The rebuilding process of main temple building began in 1856. It is large and elegant structure with wing-like style roof. The surrounding area of Mido has striking appearance with beautiful nature and garden. It is widely recognized as important landscape and scenery in the community. Other buildings are also found in the temple. In the back of the storehouse, you will observe Shoin Taimensho (official meeting room), Shoin Goten (private meeting room), Western-style building, guesthouse, and many more. They are made with high architectural skills of that time in order to welcome the head minister of Hongwanji. The Yōganji’s 550th anniversary took place in 2017. Full-scale thorough survey of temple buildings and treasures by experts has begun. Access
By train
Walk 10 minutes from Takefu Station on JR Hokuriku Line
By car
Get off at Takefu Exit on Hokuriku Highway and drive 15 minutes
