A Jodo temple near Kawagoe's warehouse district, beloved for its "Obinzuru-sama" statue, said to heal any ailment a visitor touches. It was founded in 1549 when Daidoji Masashige built the temple to pray for his mother's repose. The Shakado hall, known as Donryu-do, is famous for blessings of safe childbirth and child-rearing and is affectionately called "Donryu-sama." A market fills the grounds o…
Founded in 1549 when Daidoji Masashige, retainer of the Hojo clan, invited Priest Kanyo Sonjo
to establish this Jodo temple for his mother's memorial.
The Daidoji were senior Hojo retainers responsible for Kawagoe Castle defense,
a clan that greatly contributed to Kawagoe's development.
Patronized b…
Cleansing impurity, spiritual purification, driving away evil. Rooted in misogi ablutions and goma fire rites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "阿弥陀如来（福禄寿）"
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