Buddhist temple
Saikō-in
西光院（さいこういん）
Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture
A temple of the Shingon Buzan school in Totsuka, Kawaguchi, whose principal image is a Fudō Myōō said to have been made by Jikaku Daishi Ennin. In its grounds is also a hexagonal hall enshrining the Benzaiten of the Bushū Kawaguchi Seven Lucky Gods.
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: Fudō Myōō
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it began in Tenshō 1 (1573) when the itinerant priest 叡雅, moved by a miraculous sign from a great cedar, built a hermitage, which was called Sugimoto-bō. In Bunroku 2 (1593) the priest visited again, built halls and renamed it 青龍山西光院伝福寺. It is said that a Yakushi Hall, a front gate and other buildings were also put in place in the Kan'ei era.
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)
- 西光院「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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