Virtual Shinobu Chichibu 34 Kannon Pilgrimage #15 Dairyu-ji Temple

 

     Dairyu-ji Temple was founded in 1605 by Shimada Unemenosho.  He invited Priest Banzuii (1542-1615).  In the 17th century, on the other hand, the Tokugawa Shogunate established the danka system, and every citizen in Japan was supposed to belong to a Buddhist temple.  The number of temples increased.

     Kuzuwada is a ferry port along the Tone River whose written document dates back to the 1560's.

Address: 898 Kuzuwada, Kumagaya, Saitama 360-0222

Phone: 048-588-1741