Shoganji Temple: A Treasure of History from Sengoku to Edo Periods

Nestled quietly in Kōnosu City, Shoganji Temple is a precious temple conveying the history from the Sengoku period to the Edo period. Known as a place connected to Tokugawa Ieyasu, its rich history and cultural heritage captivate visitors.

Deep Ties with the Tokugawa Clan

The history of Shoganji Temple changed significantly after meeting Tokugawa Ieyasu. It is said that in 1592, upon visiting, Ieyasu was impressed by the scholarship of the chief priest, Enyo Fuzan, and immediately became a devotee. Since then, under the Tokugawa family's patronage, the temple flourished.

• Permitted to use the Mitsuba Aoi symbol
• Donation of 30 koku as temple territory
• Exemption from various duties

Historical Gravesites

Within the grounds are graves of notable figures from the Sengoku period to the Edo period:

• Graves of Ina Tadatsugu, head of the Kanto district, and his son Tadamasa (designated cultural property of Saitama Prefecture)
• Family graves of Sengoku warrior Makino Yasunari
• Grave of Komatsuhime (daughter of Honda Tadakatsu and wife of Sanada Nobuyuki)
• Grave of Sengoku Hidehisa (known for capturing Ishikawa Goemon)

These gravesites are the final resting places of people central to politics and culture of their time.

Shoganji as a Place of Learning

Shoganji was not just a temple. During the Edo period, it was also an important place of learning:

• A training institution for monks called