Started by a high monk, Taicho, this temple was established in Onosho Miyakoshi, Ishikawa Gun (current Kanaiwa) and named Genmyoji Temple. Later, it was reestablished by the monk Kumagai Nyudo Renjo, and called Gosaiji after he converted to Nenbutsu Shu from Tendai Shu. In 1290 (Shoou 3), when the 3rd priest Kakunyo of Honganji Temple visited Hokuriku region, it was converted to Jdo Shinsh and renamed Gosaiji Temple.