Buddhist temple
Sayamasan Fudō-ji
狭山山不動寺（ふどうじ）
Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture
Sayamasan Fudō-ji stands near Lake Sayama in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, beside Seibu-Kyūjō-mae Station. Its principal image is Fudō Myōō, and buildings moved from various places stand in the grounds, including gates moved from mausoleums of the Tokugawa family that are designated national Important Cultural Properties.
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 object of worship: Fudō Myōō
History and things to know
According to the official guide, the temple was opened in April of Shōwa 50 on this site surrounded by the Sayama Hills, and a new main hall was built in December of Heisei 13. The Chokugakumon, Onarimon and Chōjimon gates in the grounds were built by the third shogun, Iemitsu, at the mausoleums of the second shogun, Hidetada, and his wife, and are designated national Important Cultural Properties. There are also other halls moved from various places, such as a tahōtō pagoda and a Rakan hall.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
A different temple from Fudō-ji (Matsuida Fudōson) in Annaka, Gunma Prefecture.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 狭山山不動寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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