Place of worship • 101-1 Fujita, Yorii, Osato District, Saitama 369-1204, Japan
Shoryuji Temple, situated in Yorii-town, Osato-gun, Saitama Prefecture, is a valuable temple conveying the impression of the Sengoku period to the present day. Known as a Soto Zen temple, it also goes by the name Takanezan Fujigene-in, with its history tracing back to the lord of Hanazono Castle, Goro Fujita Masayuki.
The name Shoryuji has an intriguing legend. In 1187, a blue dragon appeared under the castle, creating a lake known as Ryusen, which led to the naming of the temple as Seiryuji in 1348. It later became Shoryuji during the Tokugawa shogunate era in 1591.
Within the temple grounds are the graves of historically significant figures, including the couple of the 15th lord, Yasukuni Fujita, and the couple of the lord of Hachigata Castle, Ujikuni Hojo. These graves are vital historical relics tracing back to the footsteps of powerful warriors in the Sengoku period.
The charm of Shoryuji Temple is not limited to its history. The grounds feature the