Kita-in Temple
喜多院
- Address
- 埼玉県川越市小仙波町1-20-1
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History
After the 1638 Kawagoe fire, Tokugawa Iemitsu rebuilt Kita-in and relocated palace buildings from Edo Castle to form its guest hall, study and kitchen.
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Explore the grounds
An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.
Landmarks on this map
Guest Hall
Former Edo Castle building containing the room associated with Tokugawa Iemitsu’s birth.
Temple Kitchen and Quarters
Temple building relocated from Edo Castle alongside the guest hall and shoin.
Mountain Gate
The temple’s oldest surviving building, spared by the great Kawagoe fire.
Tahōtō Pagoda
Two-story pagoda preserving features of early Edo-period tower architecture.
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Visiting information
Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.
Admission
Individual admission is ¥400 for adults and ¥200 for elementary and junior-high pupils.