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Naka-in Temple

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Naka-in Temple is a historic Tendai temple in Kawagoe, founded in 830, offering a glimpse into ancient Japanese Buddhism.

Naka-in Temple
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What it is

  • A Tendai sect temple.
  • Founded in 830 by Ennin with Emperor Junna's permission.
  • Originally named Muryoju-ji Butchi-in.
  • Rebuilt by Sonkai in the Kamakura period.

What to see

  • A Kawagoe City designated historic site.
  • Documents are a Kawagoe City tangible cultural property.

Getting there

  • 25-minute walk from Kawagoe Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

埼玉県川越市小仙波町5-15-1 Open in Google Maps

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