Joukouin

Jokouin is a Tendai Buddhist temple located in Kamichujou, Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture. Widely known by its popular name Kumagaya Yakuyoke Daishi (Kumagaya's Great Master for Warding Off Evil), the temple draws a steady stream of worshippers seeking protection from misfortune. While the exact founding date is unclear, the temple has long served as a spiritual anchor for the local community. The main hall enshrines a statue of the Great Master, and the temple is particularly bustling during the Setsubun season when many devotees visit to pray for protection against calamity. The temple continues to be cherished by residents as a place of faith deeply rooted in the Kumagaya region.