Buddhist temple
Monju-ji
文殊寺（もんじゅじ）
Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture
A Sōtō Zen temple in Nohara, Kumagaya, with the mountain name Godaisan. It enshrines Monju Bosatsu, called "Nohara no Monju-sama," and people visit with prayers for their studies.
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
Buddha enshrined: Monju Bosatsu (Monjushiri Daibosatsu)
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it was originally the Tendai temple Nōman-ji, which burned in Bunmei 13 (1481); two years later Masuda Shirō Shigetomi, lord of Takami Castle, rebuilt it and it became the Sōtō temple Monju-ji. Its founding priest was 崇芝性岱. The main hall, after burning in Shōwa 11, was rebuilt in Shōwa 33, and a mid-Edo-period mountain gate remains.
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)
- 文殊寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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