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
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By Febry Fawzi
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![The gate that led me to sneak inside Fukuju-in](http://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/8074-56260/1000/saitama-the-charming-fukuju-in-56260.jpg)
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](http://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/8074-56261/1000/saitama-the-charming-fukuju-in-56261.jpg)
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.](http://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/8074-56262/1000/saitama-the-charming-fukuju-in-56262.jpg)
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](http://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/8074-56263/1000/saitama-the-charming-fukuju-in-56263.jpg)
Besides the main building, you can see the caretaker's house and surrounding garden
![Nice architecture, very authentic](http://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/8074-56264/1000/saitama-the-charming-fukuju-in-56264.jpg)
Nice architecture, very authentic
![Several statues of God](http://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/8074-56265/1000/saitama-the-charming-fukuju-in-56265.jpg)
Several statues of God
![A man or monk is sitting and thinking above the maple trees](http://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/8074-56266/1000/saitama-the-charming-fukuju-in-56266.jpg)
A man or monk is sitting and thinking above the maple trees
![Old bell](http://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/8074-56267/1000/saitama-the-charming-fukuju-in-56267.jpg)
Old bell
![The God of Mercy stands besides the street](http://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/8074-56268/1000/saitama-the-charming-fukuju-in-56268.jpg)
The God of Mercy stands besides the street
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