Chichibu Fudasho No.18 Godo-ji Temple
Fudasho No. 18, Shinmonji Temple, is located along Route 140, north of the Chichibu city center.
When you approach the temple, you will see the main hall with a Nyoi Hoju , which is said to "grant various wishes. The temple is about 2 km from here to the Fudasho No.19, Ryuseki-ji, whose principal image is the ShoKannon.
The main hall was built by master craftsman Fujita Wakasa, and although small, it has a stately appearance. The main image is a rare one with lotus flowers in both hands, and is said to have been created in the Muromachi period (1336-1573).
Chichibu Fudasho No.18 Godo-ji Temple
- Japanese notation
- 神門寺(ごうどじ)
- Location
- 〒368-0021 Shimomiyaji-machi5-15,chichibushi,Saitama
- Phone number
- 0494-25-0598
- nearest station
- 15-minutes walk from Chichibu Railway Oonohara Station.