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Kumagaya · Shrines & temples
妻沼聖天山（歓喜院）
日本三大聖天のひとつ。本殿の歓喜院聖天堂は、極彩色の彫刻で埋め尽くされた国宝の建物です。
Basic information
- Address
- 埼玉県熊谷市妻沼1511
- Nearest station
- about 4.5 km from 西小泉 Station (東武小泉線)
Straight-line distance. Check the route for actual travel. - Hours
- 平日10:00〜15:00、土日祝9:30〜16:00
- Fee
- 700円（同伴者がいる場合、中学生以下無料）
- By train or bus
- JR・秩父鉄道 熊谷駅北口から朝日バス「妻沼聖天前」下車徒歩1分、または熊谷市ゆうゆうバス「妻沼聖天山前」下車徒歩1分
Checked on the official page as of 2026/11/09. Details may have changed, so please check the official page before you go.
Parking at 妻沼聖天山（歓喜院）
- Parking
- Yes
- Spaces
- 83台（うち身障者用4台）
- Fee
- 無料
- Notes
- めぬま観光駐車場（坂田医院旧診療所跡地）
Checked on the official page as of 2026/11/09. On event days, the lot may fill up or temporary parking may be used.
Map
Events here
- January 1 (usually)
Menuma Shodenzan Hatsumode & First Daruma Sale
A New Year's visit (Hatsumode) event celebrating the start of the year. The first sale of lucky daruma dolls takes place on the temple grounds, bustling with many worshippers praying for good fortune and luck for the year. It is recommended for prayers at the beginning of the new year.
- January 21 (usually)
Menuma Shodenzan Hatsu Daishi Fair
This is the first memorial fair of the New Year dedicated to Kobo Daishi. Worshippers visit the temple grounds to offer prayers to Kobo Daishi and pray for peace and good health in the new year during this traditional day.
- February 3 (usually)
Menuma Shodenzan Setsubun Lucky Men and Lucky Women Bean-Scattering Ceremony
This is an annual Setsubun event to ward off evil and invite good fortune. A lively bean-scattering ceremony is performed by men and women born under the current zodiac sign dressed in ceremonial kamishimo attire, and the temple grounds become very lively with visitors praying for good health and happiness.
- April 18–April 19 (usually)
Menuma Shodenzan Spring Annual Festival
- April 18–April 19 (usually)
Menuma Shodenzan Spring Grand Ennichi Festival Buddhist Memorial Service
A grand Ennichi festival celebrating spring. Featuring the rapid chanting of the Daihannyakyo sutra, a colorful procession of children, dedicatory sumo wrestling, and martial arts tournaments, the temple grounds come alive with vibrant excitement.
- October 18–October 19 (usually)
Menuma Shodenzan Autumn Grand Fair Festival Memorial Service
A bustling annual autumn fair. In addition to the chanting of the Great Perfection of Wisdom Sutra (Dai-hannya Tendoku) and martial arts competitions, an impressive Saitodai Goma fire ritual and firewalking ceremony will be held, drawing many visitors to pray for protection against misfortune and the fulfillment of their wishes.
- November 1–November 15 (usually)
Menuma Shodenzan Chrysanthemum Exhibition
An autumn exhibition event featuring carefully cultivated, magnificent chrysanthemums displayed across the temple grounds. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely, atmospheric stroll while admiring the colorful, blooming flowers.
- December 31 (usually)
Menuma Shodenzan New Year's Eve Bell Ringing
An event to listen to the ringing of the New Year's Eve bells echoing at the year's end, offering thanks for the passing year and praying for the arrival of a pure new year. Welcome the new year solemnly within the quiet temple grounds at night.
- January 1 (usually)
Menuma Shodenzan Hatsumode & First Daruma Sale
A Hatsumode event to celebrate the beginning of the new year. The first sale of lucky daruma dolls takes place within the grounds, bustling with worshippers praying for good fortune and luck for the year. It is recommended for visiting at the start of the new year.
- January 21 (usually)
Menuma Shodenzan Hatsu Daishi Fair
This is the first fair of the new year dedicated to Kobo Daishi. Visitors come to the temple grounds to offer prayers to Kobo Daishi and wish for peace, good health, and safety in the new year on this traditional day.
- February 3 (usually)
Menuma Shodenzan Setsubun Bean-Throwing Ceremony
A customary Setsubun ritual to drive away evil spirits and bring in good fortune. A lively bean-throwing ceremony is performed by men and women born in the current zodiac year dressed in formal kamishimo robes, and the grounds become animated with worshippers praying for health and good luck.
- April 18–April 19 (usually)
Menuma Shodenzan Spring Grand Festival Memorial Service
A grand festival celebrating the arrival of spring. The grounds are filled with energy and enthusiasm through a variety of events, including the Daihannyakyo sutra reading, a colorful children's procession, dedicatory sumo, and martial arts tournaments.
- October 18–October 19 (usually)
Menuma Shodenzan Autumn Grand Festival Accompanying Events
An autumn grand festival where the grounds of Menuma Shodenzan bustle with large crowds. In addition to events such as the ritual reading of the Great Prajnaparamita Sutra, highlights include traditional rituals like the Saito Ogoma open-air fire ritual and fire-walking.
- October 18–October 19 (usually)
Menuma Shodenzan Autumn Grand Fair Festival Buddhist Memorial Service
A bustling grand fair that is an annual autumn tradition. Along with the ritual reading of the Great Prajnaparamita Sutra and martial arts competitions, an impressive Saito Ogoma fire ritual and fire-walking ceremony take place, where many people pray for warding off evil and the fulfillment of various wishes.
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Official information
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