Buddhist temple
Shinkan-ji
真観寺（しんかんじ）
Gyōda, Saitama Prefecture
A Shingi Shingon temple in Omi, Gyōda, formally called Jiunzan Fukuju-in Shinkan-ji. Amida Nyorai is installed in its guest hall, and in its Kannon Hall a hidden standing image of Shō Kannon, unveiled in the Year of the Horse, is enshrined.
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 (installed in the inner sanctum of the guest hall) / principal image of the Kannon Hall: Shō Kannon (Omi Kannon)
History and things to know
According to the temple history of Hōreki 1 (1751) kept at the temple, it was founded by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro. In the Kenpō era of the Kamakura period, the ajari 瀧憲鏡 restored it and is regarded as its founder and restorer. The Kannon Hall was built in Shōtoku 2 (1712), and the main hall is described as the Buddha room of Oshi Castle, moved here in Kan'ei 11 (1634).
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
The standing Shō Kannon of the Kannon Hall is a hidden image, and it can be seen only at its unveiling in the Year of the Horse (official guide).
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 真観寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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