Buddhist temple
Fukō-ji
普光寺（ふこうじ）
Ogawa, Hiki District, Saitama Prefecture
A Tendai temple in Nakazume, Ogawa, Hiki District, whose principal image is Yakushi Nyorai. Because it enshrines Ganzan Daishi, it is also called Ogawa Yakuyoke Daishi and is fondly known as a temple for prayers to ward off misfortune.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal image: Yakushi Nyorai
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it began in Shōhō 2 (1645) when the hatamoto Takagi Masanori petitioned to install an image of Tōshō Daigongen here. The temple explains that Yakushi Nyorai is thought to have become the principal image as its honji butsu (original Buddha). Ganzan Daishi was received in Hōreki 3.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
It is a separate temple from Daihizan Fukō-ji in Tsukada village, Obusuma District, where its first chief priest came from.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 普光寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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