Chichibu Fudasho No.2 Shinpuku-ji Temple
This temple was added when the Chichibu Pilgrimage grew from 33 to 34 temples.
Before it burned down in 1860, it had a Main Hall, a Nio-mon Gate, and the statues of the Thirteen Sacred Figures, who founded the Chichibu pilgrimage.
The current Main Hall is said to have rebuilt in 1904.
The pilgrimage stamp office is at Komyo-ji Temple, about a 40-minute walk from this temple.
Chichibu Fudasho No.2 Shinpuku-ji Temple
- Japanese / English notation
- 大棚山 真福寺（おおたなさん しんぷくじ）/ Oodana-San Shinpuku-ji Temple
- Location
- 〒368-0004 Yamada2191, chichibu-shi, Saitama
- School
- Soto Zen School
- Principal Image
- Sho Kannon (Sacred Kannon)
- Tagline
- A Temple with a Deep Mountain Atmosphere
- Blessings
- Wish Fulfillment
- Enduring Legs
- Peace of Body and Mind
- Highlights
- Main Hall upper panel carvings: These show powerful dragon reliefs.
- View: When the flowers bloom, visitors can see paradise-like scenery with red and white plum trees and peach trees along the approach.
- Miracles of Kannon at This Temple
- A Zen Master
Long ago, a Zen master was meditating and chanting Buddhist scriptures in a cave. An old woman appeared, praying to Kannon and offering flowers and fruits. The master grew curious and asked her why she prayed and made these offerings. She spoke through tears,
“I was a farmer’s wife in this village, but jealousy and desire turned me into a wandering night spirit. Guided by the sound of the Kannon sutra you chanted, I was finally saved.”
After saying this, she disappeared. Moved by this extraordinary event, the master built a Kannon Hall at this site.
This area, Oodana, is named after the Zen master.
- Nearest station
- 60-minutes walk from Chichibu Railway Oonohara Station.