When I first arrived in Fukuya City, Saitama Prefecture, I was not sure where to explore first but wanted to visit a local shrine. After strolling around the city I found this quiet shrine. From Fukuya Station, you walk briefly down Route 69 to find the gate of Fujuku-in on your right side. It was completely deserted and peacefully quiet, with charming views of the garden and statues from almost every angle.
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The Charming Fukuju-in
Find this hidden shrine in Fukaya City, Saitama
By Febry Fawzi
Community writer
The gate that led me to sneak inside Fukuju-in
You can see the main building and prayer room in the middle of the garden
Fukuju-in also has several statues. This one is a beautiful Goddess.
Besides the main building, you can see the caretaker's house and surrounding garden
Nice architecture, very authentic
Several statues of God
A man or monk is sitting and thinking above the maple trees
Old bell
The God of Mercy stands besides the street
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