Overview
Jōgen-ji is a temple of the Jōdo Shinshu Honganji-ha (Nishi Honganji) branch of Pure Land Buddhism, located in Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. It offers a quiet, community-rooted place of Nembutsu worship.
Highlights
- ●A Jōdo Shinshu Honganji-ha temple in Iwatsuki-ku
- ●Part of the Nishi Honganji teaching lineage
- ●A quiet, community-rooted place of worship
- ●One of the temples to visit around Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama City
History
Jōgen-ji belongs to the Jōdo Shinshu Honganji-ha sect, also known by its head temple, Nishi Honganji, in Kyoto. Detailed records of its founding date or founder do not appear to be documented, so visitors are encouraged to check on-site signage or official sources for the latest historical details.
Access
The temple is located in Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. For the nearest station and specific route, it is best to check a map or official information before visiting.
Best season
No specific seasonal event information is documented, but as a Jōdo Shinshu temple, visiting during memorial service periods offers a glimpse of local religious life. The temple can be visited quietly in any season.
Map
35.9494, 139.7067 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to Jōgen-ji in Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama City
- 2Pay a quiet visit in front of the main hall
- 3Take a slow walk around the temple grounds
- 4Combine the visit with other temples and shrines in Iwatsuki-ku
Did you know?
💡 While details on the temple's mountain name or principal image are not confirmed, Jōdo Shinshu Honganji-ha is a sect headquartered at Nishi Honganji in Kyoto, and Jōgen-ji carries on that teaching lineage.
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