Buddhist temple
Shōgen-ji
正源寺（しょうげんじ）
Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture
A temple of the Shingon Chisan school in Niibori, Kawaguchi, with the mountain name Tenmeizan. Its principal image is a Taizōkai Dainichi Nyorai, said to be rare in the prefecture, and it also holds sutra-copying and buddha-image-copying gatherings.
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: Taizōkai Dainichi Nyorai
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it was founded in Keichō 15 (1610) by Hōin 宥慶, and 源雅 is regarded as the founder of its revival. The principal image has been repaired many times since the founding. The present main hall is a wooden hall rebuilt in Heisei 7, where Jizō Bosatsu, Fudō Myōō, Kannon Bosatsu and others are also enshrined.
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)
- 正源寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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