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Kitain
Kitain · Kitain Temple · 喜多院
At Kitain, see buildings relocated from Edo Castle and the Five Hundred Rakan stone figures. After exploring the buildings, look closely at the figures’ varied faces and poses. Combine the temple with a walk through Kawagoe’s old streets.
Visitor information
Address
川越市小仙波町1丁目20番地1号
1-20-1 Kosemba-machi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture 350-0036, Japan
Location on the mapAdmission
Individual paid admission costs 400 yen for adults or 200 yen for elementary and junior-high school students.
Opening hours
Visits begin at 09:00. March 1–November 23: until 16:30 on weekdays, 16:50 on Sundays and public holidays. November 24–end of February: until 16:00 on weekdays, 16:20 on Sundays and public holidays. Admission ends 30 minutes before closing. For Saturdays or particular event dates, check the temple’s visitor guidance for your day.
What to see at Kitain
Temple buildings and stone figures
Explore buildings relocated from Edo Castle, then compare the Five Hundred Rakan figures’ faces and poses. Each has a different expression to look for.
How to get to Kitain
Walk about 15 minutes from Hon-Kawagoe Station or 20 minutes from Kawagoe Station to Kitain.
Kitain visitor information Official English guide Temple gate restoration notice
Before you visit
Check last admission before closing time
Admission to the paid areas ends 30 minutes before closing. Arrive well before last admission to see both the buildings and Rakan figures.
Closures during event periods
Paid visits are suspended December 25–January 8, from the afternoon of February 2 through February 3, and April 2–4. Temple events may bring additional closure dates.
Follow the diversion during gate restoration
A notice updated in June 2026 schedules temple gate restoration until around September 2027. Follow gate access restrictions and directions on site during the work.
Questions about Kitain
Where should I start when combining Kitain and the old streets?
Visit Kitain first if you plan to see the buildings and Rakan figures. Admission ends 30 minutes before closing, so see the temple before continuing to the old streets.
Kitain visitor information Kitain’s old buildings and Five Hundred Rakan
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