Kitain Temple
sightseeing
Kitain Temple thrived after the appointment of Sōjō Tenkai, entrusted by Ieyasu Tokugawa, in 1612. Most of the temple burnt down in Kawagoe's great fire in 1638, but was renovated during the Edo period by the third generation shogun Iemitsu, who transferred the "Iemitsu Birth Room" and "Kasuga Bunkachi Makeup Room" to the temple from the Edo castle. In addition, the entire area was designated as an important cultural property. One of Japan’s three major arhat, “Gohyakurakan”, can be seen here.
Basic Information
Location
Kawagoe Kosenbamachi 1-20-1
TEL
049-222-5566 (Kawagoe-City Station Tourist Information Office)
Home page
Business hours / Fee
Regular holiday
・December 25th to January 8th
・February 2nd・3rd
・April 2nd to the 5th
・Late April・Early May・The day before and after of the Treasure Special Exhibition
・August 16th
※On other circumstances such as when there are events within the temple, visits may be cancelled.
・February 2nd・3rd
・April 2nd to the 5th
・Late April・Early May・The day before and after of the Treasure Special Exhibition
・August 16th
※On other circumstances such as when there are events within the temple, visits may be cancelled.
Fee
How to get there
Public transport
Get off at either “Kawagoe Station” of JR・Tobu Tojo Line or “Hon-Kawagoe Station” of Seibu Shinjuku Line then take the Koedo Loop Bus to “Kita-in” and you will immediately reach your destination.
Car
About 15 minutes from "Kawagoe" Interchange of Kan-Etsu Expressway
Parking
Free:
Fee: 133 spaces (500 yen)
Fee: 133 spaces (500 yen)