Overview
Daijiji is a Sōtō Zen temple in Yokoze, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture, bearing the mountain name Banshōzan. It is one of the Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon Temples pilgrimage sites, and its principal image is a Shō Kannon (Avalokiteśvara) statue said to have been carved by the priest Eshin Sōzu.
Highlights
- ●One of the Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon Temples
- ●A Sōtō Zen temple with the mountain name Banshōzan
- ●Principal image, a Shō Kannon statue attributed to Eshin Sōzu
- ●A pilgrimage hymn passed down among visitors
History
Daijiji belongs to the Sōtō Zen sect and carries the mountain name Banshōzan. Its principal image, the Shō Kannon statue, is traditionally attributed to the Heian-period priest Eshin Sōzu. As one of the Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon Temples, it has long welcomed pilgrims.
Access
The temple is located in Yokoze, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture. Many visitors come as part of a Chichibu pilgrimage route; it is best to confirm the specific route and nearest station via maps or official information.
Best season
Pilgrimages to the Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon Temples take place year-round, but the seasons of fresh greenery and autumn foliage let visitors enjoy the mountain scenery distinctive of Chichibu alongside the temple visit.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to Daijiji in Yokoze, Chichibu District
- 2Pay respects to the principal Shō Kannon image in the main hall
- 3Walk the grounds reflecting on the pilgrimage hymn
- 4Combine the visit with other temples of the Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon pilgrimage
Did you know?
💡 The principal image's mantra is 'On arorikya sowaka,' and a pilgrimage hymn (goeika) associated with the temple has been passed down among pilgrims, calling on Daijiji to answer prayers and ease the hardships along the path.
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