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Higashimatsuyama · Shrines & temples
岩殿観音正法寺
坂東三十三観音の10番札所。岩をくりぬいた参道や石仏、秋の大銀杏、6月のアジサイが見どころです。
Basic information
- Address
- 埼玉県東松山市岩殿1229
- Nearest station
- about 3.4 km from 高坂 Station (東武東上線)
Straight-line distance. Check the route for actual travel. - Hours
- 納経受付時間：夏期 8:30〜17:00、冬期 8:30〜16:00
- By train or bus
- 東武東上線 高坂駅西口から川越観光バス「鳩山ニュータウン行き」で「大東文化大学」下車徒歩約2分、または「物見山登山口」下車徒歩約18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 岩殿観音正法寺
- Parking
- Yes
- Notes
- 仁王門脇（表参道側）および看板脇（裏参道側）にあり。表参道は大型バス通行不可のため裏参道を利用
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
- first Sunday of June (usually)
Iwadono Kannon Shoboji Temple Shiriaburi Goma Fire Ritual
A traditional ritual originating from a legend of defeating an evil dragon. In this unique custom, participants warm their hips over the fire from the Saito Goma ritual while eating sweet steamed buns (manju) to pray for warding off evil, good fortune, and good health.
- August 9 (usually)
Shimanrokusen-nichi (Terakoya & Lantern Festival)
An event held in conjunction with Kannon's auspicious memorial day. In addition to a terakoya workshop for elementary school students, numerous lanterns line the front approach road (Omotesando Monzen-dori), creating an enchanting summer ambiance.
- December 31 (usually)
Iwadono Kannon Shobo-ji Temple New Year's Eve Bell Ringing
A traditional event held to dispel worldly desires and welcome the new year with a purified heart. Anyone is free to ring the temple bell here, experiencing it while visiting the temple on New Year's Eve.
- first Sunday of June (usually)
Shiriaburi Goma Ritual at Iwadono Kannon Shoboji Temple
A traditional ritual originating from the legend of defeating an evil dragon. In this unique custom, participants warm their hips over the sacred fire of the saitogoma ritual while eating sweet buns (manju), praying for the warding off of evil, good fortune, and sound health.
- August 9 (usually)
Iwadono Kannon Shoboji Shimanrokusennichi
An event held in conjunction with Kannon's auspicious en-nichi day. In addition to a terakoya temple school held for elementary school students, numerous lanterns line the main approach street in front of the gate, offering a magical summer ambiance.
Nearby places
Official information
For rain plans, details and official flyers, check the official website for the latest information (in Japanese).