The principal image of Hozoji Temple is an iron standing statue of Jizo Bodhisattva (Iron Jizo) bearing an inscription from the second year of Kanki (1230), making it one of the oldest inscribed statues. According to the temple tradition, during the Battle of Okehazama, Hachisuka Koroku Masakatsu attempted to move the Jizo from near the east gate of Rengeji Temple to this location to pray for victory, but gave up due to its immense weight. Instead, he took the staff the Jizo was holding and achieved victory. Hozoji Temple was built to enshrine the Iron Jizo that was left behind at that time. Its mountain name is Shuozan Hozoji. It belongs to the Seizan branch of the Jodo sect. It was founded in 1564 (Eiroku 7) by Eisho Ryokei.