Tofukuji Temple was founded in 1606 by Okawa Tosho, the founder of Soka-shuku. If you follow the approach to the west from the Old Nikko Highway, you will come to a magnificent four-legged gate with a sugawarabuki roof, which is a designated cultural property of Soka City.

This is a fun place for temple fans. There are some interesting stone monuments, and the wooden carvings on the buildings are also wonderful. This is the family temple of Okawa Tosho, who contributed to the creation of Soka-shuku in the early Edo period.

I visited my uncle and aunt's graves for the first time in 10 years. Everywhere I look, I feel clean and fresh.

I stop by from time to time, and it's one of the famous spots in Soka City. The flowers were blooming and it was the best time to see them.

Tofukuji Temple was founded in 1606 by Okawa Tosho, the founder of Soka-shuku, and is said to have been opened by the monk Kenyu. The official name is "Shojuzan Fudoin Tofukuji." The Sanmon gate, the outer transom of the main hall, and the bell tower are designated cultural properties by the city and are one of the ``Eight Views of Soka''.

Kobo Daishi of the Chizan school of the Shingon sect is enshrined here. In addition, Fudo-do is enshrined with Fudo Myo-o, who was invited from Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. In addition to the New Year's visit, the Setsubun bean-throwing ceremony in February attracts worshipers from nearby areas.

The temple is one block away from the old Nikko Kaido Soka-shuku road, and the approach to it is accessible to ordinary families. The temple is very quiet, a quiet space that is a complete contrast to the hustle and bustle of Soka Station.

In the past, there was a lot of swampy land between Senju-juku and Koshigaya-juku, and there was no suitable land for a post, so the road from Edo to Oshu took a major detour from what is now Hanabatake, Adachi Ward, to Koshigaya-juku via Yashio. Apparently it was the route. Therefore, as part of the Tokugawa shogunate's efforts to develop the Five Highways, Soka was opened on a straight line connecting Senju and Koshigaya, centering on Okawa Tosho, a ronin of the former Odawara Hojo clan who lived in this area. One theory is that the name ``Soka'' was given to this area because the thatch and grass from Chihara were thrown into the swamp and the land was reclaimed and cultivated. There is the grave of Okawa Tosho in the precincts, and there are many highlights such as the Sanmon gate, the transom of the main hall outer ring, and the bell tower.

This is a Shingon sect temple. Seems to be well known locally I often saw people visiting the shrine. The precincts are designated as a cultural property of Soka City. As expected, it is a part of the ``Soka Hakkei''. I'm also active in concerts and events. I look forward to the continued efforts of the local people.

One of the Soka Seven Lucky Gods and an Otera of the Shingon Sect! It was magnificent and I am grateful for the blessings. It was crowded until the 7th, but since I went on the 17th, I was able to tour the Seven Lucky Gods in peace 🎵