Chichibu Fudasho No.12 Nosaka-ji Temple
The temple is known as a “Temple of Flowers” for its seasonal blooms, such as peach blossoms, azaleas, wisteria, and hydrangeas.
The Main Hall was destroyed by fire in 1906 and rebuilt in 1974.
The gate, built in 1741, houses statues including Enma, the underworld king who judges the deceased.
Chichibu Fudasho No.12 Nosaka-ji Temple
- Japanese / English notation
- 佛道山 野坂寺（ぶつどうざん のさかじ）/ Butudou-Zan Nosaka-ji Temple
- Location
- 〒368-0033 Nosaka-cyou2002-12-25,chichibu-shi,Saitama
- School
- Rinzai Zen School, Nanzen-ji Branch
- Principal Image
- Sho Kannon (Sacred Kannon)
- Tagline
- A Temple with a Noble Gate and a Beautiful Garden
- Blessings
- Purification of the Heart
- Fertility Blessings
- Peaceful Child-Rearing
- Highlights
- Main Hall ceiling paintings: These include 90 works.
- Jugyu Kannon: This is an unusual statue of Kannon riding a large ox, modeled on an actual animal that was used for transport in the past.
- Miracles of Kannon at This Temple
- A Merchant
Long ago, a merchant passing through this area was attacked by bandits, who stole his clothes and belongings and nearly killed him. He prayed sincerely, chanting Namu Kanzeon, a prayer to Kannon, and a lightning-like light shone from his amulet, blinding the bandits.
They returned the stolen items and apologized. Their sight soon came back, but the leader, afraid of divine punishment, became a monk and remained in the area. Later, the merchant brought a Kannon statue, and together they built a hall. This is said to be the principal image enshrined here to this day.
- Nearest station
- 15-minute walk from Seibu Railway Seibuchichibu Station.