蓮馨寺は、室町時代に創建された川越市中心部の浄土宗寺院です。1602年には関東十八檀林の一つとなり、庶民の寺として親しまれてきました。境内には呑龍堂や、触れると病気が治るとされるおびんずる様があり、小江戸川越七福神の第五霊場として福禄寿神も祀られています。
おすすめポイント
- Arrive during reception hours (10:00-16:00) if you need assistance or want to make a formal prayer, though the temple grounds are open 24 hours and you can view the statues and architecture freely outside these times.
- Touch the bright red Obinzuru-sama statue in front of Donryu Hall by placing your hand on the same body part where you're experiencing discomfort, as locals believe this healing Buddha figure can cure illnesses when touched.
- Visit on the 8th of any month to experience Donryu Day, when the temple grounds fill with street performers, traditional storytelling (nankingtamasudaré), and flea markets, but expect significantly larger crowds than usual days.





















