Soen-ji Temple

Soenji

Place of worship • 17-19 Higashimachi, Chichibu, Saitama 368-0042, Japan

3.7(19 reviews)

Discovering the Charm of Soen-ji Temple, Enveloped in the Serenity of Chichibu

Venture down a quiet alley just beyond the streets of Chichibu, and you will encounter the time-honored Soen-ji Temple. Stepping into the chilly breeze within the temple grounds, one can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find a peaceful respite.

Space Steeped in History

Soen-ji Temple, with its long history dating back to the Kan'ei era, is adorned with scattered stone monuments narrating its rich heritage. Among them, a stone structure known as the 'Majestic Mouth' exudes a mysterious aesthetic charm. The open-mouthed expression seems to swallow the wishes of the people.

Diverse Ensemble of Images

As you stroll around the grounds, you will encounter various sculptures, including the Seven Lucky Gods, frogs, and elephants. These uniquely expressive figures seem to convey the beliefs of those who once visited this place. The numerous unique sculptures have a soothing effect on the soul.

One of the Chichibu Seven Lucky Gods

Soen-ji Temple is renowned as the temple that enshrines the Benzaiten, one of the Chichibu Seven Lucky Gods. It is said to bustle with people seeking blessings and stamps during the annual January visitations. The existence of a hallowed space for prayers reflects the cherished traditions of this region.

Standing within the tranquil temple grounds, one can forget the clamor of the city. It is a precious place where the weight of history and the diversity of beliefs converge. Why not experience the allure of Soen-ji Temple for yourself?

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Reviews

5(6 months ago)

THE' Chaos

Located about 5 minutes walk from Chichibu Station, this is a temple related to the Seven Lucky Gods. It is located in a place that is a little difficult to find, so please refer to the map on your smartphone 📱 or the map 🗾 when visiting. When you enter the precincts, There are a variety of statues, including statues of the Seven Lucky Gods, frogs, and elephants (no pun intended). What is your favorite statue among the swastika statues at this temple? A statue in the shape of Truth's mouth. The statue of the true mouth here is not a place where you put your hand ✋ into the mouth, but a saisen mouth where you put the offering money. I almost made a mistake myself. I'm sorry 😓 Of course, I put in an offering. My family 👪 prayed for safe and peaceful days 🙏 at Mt. Hikariyama, and at the end, my family 👪 all went to the main hall. I prayed for good things to happen ✨(⁠tsu⁠✧⁠ω⁠✧⁠)⁠ I'm glad I was able to meet these unique statues that are full of individuality⊂⁠(⁠◉⁠‿⁠◉⁠)⁠ I will visit the shrine again, so thank you very much🙇＼⁠(⁠^⁠o⁠^⁠)⁠／

5(5 years ago)

K0usuke Asaka

This is a Jodo sect temple in Chichibu. It seems that the temple used to be in the Urayama area, but was moved here during the Kanei era. In the garden, there are stone monuments showing the history of the temple, but there are also stone monuments of the mouth of truth and monuments of latitude and longitude. It is also the temple of Benten, one of the Chichibu Seven Lucky Gods.

3(3 years ago)

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Kotsuboyama Muryoin Soenji Temple. A Jodo sect temple. The wooden standing statue of Amida Nyorai, the principal image, is designated as a prefectural tangible cultural property.

4(3 years ago)

遠山龍也

Chichibu Seven Tours, April 5, 2018. This is a temple that enshrines Benzaiten. I received a stamp of Benzaiten. It is located near Jigenji Temple. It's located down a narrow road, so if you're driving, you may have trouble finding a place to park. In January 2021, I went on a road bike tour of Chichibu's Seven Lucky Gods. I received a stamp of Benzaiten on colored paper. At this temple It is my sincere hope that the coronavirus will disappear and that everyone's health and normal life will return to normal as soon as possible.

3(2 years ago)

藤田義康

There is no dedicated parking lot, so it is difficult to come by car. However, the precincts were full of eye-opening content, and I calmly prayed for each one. The temple bells seem to ring at set times. I wanted the goshuin to be handwritten.

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