A renowned Tendai temple in Kosenba-cho, Kawagoe, traditionally founded by Jikaku Daishi Ennin. The monk Tenkai, trusted advisor to Tokugawa Ieyasu, served as head priest; the relocated Edo Castle quarters are known as 'Iemitsu's birthroom' and 'Lady Kasuga's dressing room.' The 538 rakan stone statues are a highlight, each with a unique expression. The annual daruma market on January 3rd is one o…

Kita-in is traditionally said to have been founded in 830 (Tencho 7) by Jikaku Daishi Ennin under the name Muryoju-ji. The temple developed as a major Tendai center in the Kanto region through the Heian and Kamakura periods, though it fell into decline during the turmoil of the Sengoku era. In 1599 …