According to that tradition, Prince Shotoku erected 48 temples in Omi Province, and Ishido-ji Temple was the 48th temple with the fulfillment of a vow, and it was called Hongan (which literally means main wish) Joju-ji Temple.
伝承によれば、聖徳太子は近江に48か寺を建立し、石塔寺は48番目の満願の寺院で、本願成就寺と称したという。