Designated a national treasure of Japan, the Shodendo hall is the centrepiece of this temple, which is particularly popular among worshippers looking for luck in love. Paying the ¥700 entrance fee is worth it, as the hall is decorated with a variety of curious-looking sculptures. Book a free guided tour (in English) to find out what they stand for.

Menuma Shodenzan
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- Address
- 1511 Menuma, Kumagaya
- Saitama
- Transport:
- Kumagaya Station (Joetsu Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, and Takasaki Line), then bus for Menuma and get off at Menumashitamachi
- Opening hours:
- 11am-4.30pm (last entry 4pm)
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