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Higashimatsuyama · Shrines & temples
上岡観音（妙安寺）
関東で有名な馬頭観音の霊場。毎年2月19日の絵馬市は、国が記録を残す民俗の行事に選んでいます。
Basic information
- Address
- 埼玉県東松山市岡1720
- Nearest station
- about 3.7 km from 行田 Station (JR高崎線)
Straight-line distance. Check the route for actual travel. - By train or bus
- 東松山駅東口または熊谷駅よりバス「上岡」下車徒歩約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 上岡観音（妙安寺）
- Parking
- Yes
- Spaces
- 観音堂境内地6台、本堂10台
- Notes
- 本堂駐車場は徒歩2分
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
- February 19 (usually)
Myoanji Kamioka Kannon Festival Day (Ema Fair)
An ema fair held in conjunction with the temple festival, attracting devotion for cattle and horses. In addition to the sale of votive tablets (ema) by the preservation society, various market stalls line the grounds, keeping the ancient tradition of distributing ema alive today.
- February 19 (usually)
Kamioka Kannon Ennichi at Myoan-ji Temple (Ema Market)
An ema (votive wooden plaque) market held in conjunction with the fair day at the temple, which is known for worship regarding cattle and horses. In addition to ema sales by the preservation society, various stalls line the grounds, keeping the ancient tradition of ema distribution alive today.
Nearby places
Official information
For rain plans, details and official flyers, check the official website for the latest information (in Japanese).