Chichibu Fudasho No.3 Josen-ji Temple
The Main Hall was built around 1520 but burned down in 1847. Only the principal statue was saved, while the side statues still bear burn marks from the fire.
The Kannon Hall was originally a Buddhist hall located within the grounds of Chichibu Shrine. It was closed under the government policy of separating Shinto and Buddhism and moved here in 1870.
The well on the grounds, called Chomei Water, was once drunk by people for health and long life.
Chichibu Fudasho No.3 Josen-ji Temple
- Japanese / English notation
- 岩本山 常泉寺（いわもとさん じょうせんじ）/ Iwamoto-San Josen-ji Temple
- Location
- 〒368-0004 Yamada1392, chichibu-shi, Saitama
- School
- Soto Zen School
- Principal Image
- Sho Kannon (Sacred Kannon)
- Tagline
- A Temple Where Pure Waters Refresh the Heart
- Blessings
- Fertility Blessings
- Recovery from Illness
- Academic Success
- Highlights
- Komochi Stone: This is believed to bring fertility blessings when it is held.
- Beams in Kannon Hall: These have beautiful openwork dragon carvings.
- Miracles of Kannon at This Temple
- Fusui Stone, Chomei Water, and Komochi Stone
People say that praying at the Fusui Stone on the temple grounds is believed to help with eye troubles.
There is also a story about the Chomei Water. When a former head priest was suffering from an illness, the temple's Kannon appeared in his dream and told him to drink this water. He followed the guidance, drank the water, and soon recovered.
Another belief is connected to the Komochi Stone. Those who pray here for a child are said to be blessed with a fortunate and wise child.
All of these stories are believed to show the deep compassion and wisdom of Kannon.
- Nearest station
- 35-minute walk from Chichibu Railway Oonohara Station.