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Saitama Temple

Keigen-ji Temple

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Keigen-ji Temple is a historic Tendai temple known for its ancient chinquapin trees.

Keigen-ji Temple
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What it is

  • A Tendai sect temple.
  • Founded by Nagao Kagemoto.
  • Named after its founder, Nagao Kagemoto.
  • Founded after the late Sengoku period.

What to see

  • Two chinquapin trees on the grounds.
  • Trees are designated natural monuments of Saitama City.
  • The chinquapin trees are estimated to be 450 years old.
  • A stupa is located nearby.

Getting there

  • 19-minute walk from Saitama-Shintoshin Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

埼玉県さいたま市大宮区北袋町2-379 Open in Google Maps

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