The temple was first constructed as Seigan - ji Temple in 1593 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi on the death of his mother , rebuilt in 1861 .
The temple was first given its present name in 1869 .
The temple was first constructed as Seigan - ji Temple in 1593 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi on the death of his mother , rebuilt in 1861 , and given its present name in 1869 .