In 1497, it was built in Ishiyama, Settsu Province (Chuo Ward, Osaka City (Osaka City)) and became a head temple after knocking down Yamashina Hongan-ji Temple in the time of Shonyo, the 10th chief priest.
-1497年（明応6年）、摂津国石山（大阪市中央区(大阪市)）に建立され、10世証如の時代、山科本願寺破却後にここが本山となった。