Buddhist temple
Hōji-in
宝持院（ほうじいん）
Sōka, Saitama Prefecture
A temple of the Shingon Buzan school in Yatsuka-chō, Sōka, styled Chōkyūsan Hōji-in. Its principal image is a golden Eleven-faced Kannon more than eight shaku tall, modeled on the image at Hase-dera in Yamato.
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: Eleven-faced Kannon
History and things to know
According to the official guide, it was built at the beginning of the Edo period and has continued as the family temple of the people of Yatsuka. The present main hall was built in Heisei 4. Since Shōwa 53 it has been an extra temple (bangai) of the Musashi Province Thirty-three Kannon pilgrimage, and the image is shown in every Year of the Horse. In Meiji 6 the main hall served as the temporary school building of Yatsuka Elementary School.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 宝持院「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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