Kita-in

Area

Kawagoe Kawagoe-shi

Category

Museum / Gallery

Kita-in is located in Kawagoe City in the southwestern part of Saitama Prefecture. Kita-in Temple was founded in 830 by the Buddhist priest, Enjin (also known as Jikaku Daishi). The Tokugawa family has deep connections to this place, and It has been revered as an important historical site. The mountain gates, bell tower gates, and shrines are designated as Important Cultural Properties, and the precincts are famous for their numerous preserved cultural properties. Among them, the “Gohyakukan” that expresses human emotions is one of the highlights. This masterpiece consists of 540 stone Buddhas lining the grounds. Events such as Daruma City, February Setsubun, and the Spring Cherry Blossom Festival are held in the New Year Season.

Basic Information

Address

〒350-0036
1-20-1 Kosenba-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama

Phone

049-222-0859（Kita-in Temple Viewing Office）

Hours

・March 1st～November 23rd
Weekday 8:50 ~ 16:50
Weekend 8:50 ~ 16:50
 
・November 24th - End of February
Weekday 8:50 ~ 16:50
Weekend 8:50 ~ 16:20
＊These are the times when the gate opens and closes - times may change in January.

Closed

・December 25th - January 8th
・February 2nd, 3rd
・April 2nd - 5th
・Last Third of April / First Third of May（Days after Special Treasures Exhibition） 
・August 16th
Closure may also occur due to construction. ＜Individual＞：
Adult: 400 JPY
Child (Elementary/Middle School)：200 JPY

＜Group (Over 20 People＞
Adults：350 JPY
Children（Elementary/Middle School）：150 JPY
＊Price changes for Treasures Exhibition

Fee

＜Individual＞：
Adult: 400 JPY
Child (Elementary/Middle School)：200 JPY

＜Group (Over 20 People＞
Adults：350 JPY
Children（Elementary/Middle School）：150 JPY
＊Price changes for Treasures Exhibition

Website

https://www.kawagoe.com/kitain/

Access

FromTobu Tojo Line / JR Line Kawagoe Station
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Walk (About 20 Minutes)
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FromTobu Tojo Line / JR Line Kawagoe Station

Eagle bus / Koedo tour bus (10 minutes)
→ 【Kita-in bus stop】 → Arrive

FromTobu Tojo Line Kawagoeshi Station
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Walk (about 18 minutes)
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