Chichibu Fudasho No.10 Daiji-ji Temple
Founded in 1490, the temple enshrines a rare Kannon statue in a seated meditation posture as its principal image, which is believed to date from the late 14th century.
On the upper front of the hall is a carving of a pair of married dragons, where people pray for success in love and a harmonious married life.
The temple was also featured in the 2015 anime film the Anthem of the Heart, and it still attracts many fans today.
Chichibu Fudasho No.10 Daiji-ji Temple
- Japanese / English notation
- 萬松山 大慈寺（ばんしょうざん だいじじ）/ Bansho-Zan Daiji-ji Temple
- Location
- 〒368-0072 Yokoze5151,yokozemachi,chichibu-gun,Saitama
- School
- Soto Zen School
- Principal Image
- Sho Kannon (Sacred Kannon)
- Tagline
- A Temple Watched Over by Paired Dragons, Blessing Love and Marital Harmony
- Blessings
- Fulfillment in Love
- Marital Harmony
- Peaceful Child-Rearing
- Highlights
- Child-Rearing Kannon: This is enshrined next to the principal statue, holds a child, and has a friendly face.
- Obinzuru-sama: This is a rubbing statue believed to absorb illnesses.
- Enmei Jizo: This large, life-extending deity statue sits at the approach entrance.
- Miracles of Kannon at This Temple
- A Confucian Scholar
Long ago, a violent man lived in this area. He often spoke badly of Buddhism and caused constant disputes and trouble.
Seeing his behavior, Kannon appeared in the form of a monk and visited him. The monk gently taught him about Buddhist teachings and the heart of compassion.
Hearing this, the man finally understood the true value of Buddhism and truly felt sorry for his past actions.
After the man changed his heart, the monk returned to his original form as Kannon and quietly disappeared.
Deeply moved, the man decided to change his life and follow the Buddhist path. He built a temple here, named it Daiji-ji, and devoted himself to preserving the teachings of Buddha.
- Nearest station
- 20-minutes walk from Seibu Railway Yokoze Station.