Buddhist temple
Jōgen-ji
浄源寺（じょうげんじ）
Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture
A temple of the Jōdo Shinshū Honganji-ha in Ōta, Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama, with the mountain name 嵓月山. Its principal image is a wooden Amida Nyorai said to have been granted by Nishi Honganji.
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: Amida Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it began when 河津三郎祐重, said to be a descendant of the Soga brothers, took holy orders under the name 釋祐存 and turned to Jōdo Shinshū. It is said that after a fire in Bunmei 3 (1471), it received its principal image and temple name from Nishi Honganji in Keichō 6 (1601) and built its halls.
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)
- 浄源寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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