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Kitain

It is a famous temple of the Tendai sect founded by Jikaku Daishi in 830 (Tencho 7), and is officially called Hoshinoyama Mugenjuji Kitain.Edo Period

Intermediate Court

Located just south of Kitain, it is officially called the Tendai sect special Motoyama Naka-in, and is a temple with a quiet appearance.In the old days, Mt. Hoshino

Senba Toshogu

Speaking of Toshogu, Nikko Toshogu, which enshrines Ieyasu Tokugawa, is famous, but Senba Toshogu is one of the three major Toshogu in Japan, and is on the south side of Kitain.

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

The 15m-high Myojin-shaped Otorii towering over the eastern approach is one of the largest wooden torii gates in Japan.Inscribed on the biane in the center of the torii

Kawagoe Hachimangu

Kawagoe Hachimangu was founded by Kai Morimoto Minamoto no Yorinobu in the 1030rd year of Chogen (XNUMX) during the time of Emperor Go-Ichijo after the XNUMXth generation.

Kawagoe Kumano Shrine

On the side of the cobblestone street, you can see a mysterious approach with pebbles on both ends.It is Kawagoe Kumano Shrine's "Foot

Renkeiji Temple

Enshrining Donryu Shonin, who rescued people in need and children and granted their wishes, it is famous for fulfilling various wishes."Obinzuru" enshrined in front

Furuoya Hachiman Shrine

Furuoya Hachiman Shrine History ● Founding Furuoya Hachiman Shrine is an old shrine that was built in the XNUMXth year of Jōgan (XNUMX), and Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine.

Hie Shrine

It is said that it was built in the 830th year of the Tencho period (XNUMX) by soliciting it as a guardian from the early days of Kitain.Also in Akasaka, Tokyo

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