Travel in Saitama · 埼玉県
Kitain Temple · 喜多院
Kitain Temple · 喜多院
At Kitain, see buildings moved from Edo Castle and the Five Hundred Rakan stone statues. After exploring the buildings, take time to compare the statues' faces and poses. Pair your visit with a walk through Kawagoe's historic 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 is ¥400 for adults and ¥200 for elementary and junior high school students.
Opening hours
Visits begin at 9:00 AM. March 1–November 23: weekdays until 4:30 PM, Sundays and public holidays until 4:50 PM. November 24–the end of February: weekdays until 4:00 PM, Sundays and public holidays until 4:20 PM. Reception ends 30 minutes before closing. For Saturdays or specific event dates, check the temple's visitor guidance for that date.
What to see at Kitain Temple · 喜多院
Temple buildings and stone statues
Explore buildings moved from Edo Castle, then compare the faces and poses of the Five Hundred Rakan statues. Each has a different expression, rewarding a closer look.
How to get to Kitain Temple · 喜多院
Walk about 15 minutes from Hon-Kawagoe Station or 20 minutes from Kawagoe Station to Kitain.
Visiting Kitain Official English guide Temple gate restoration notice
Visit tips
Check the reception cutoff before closing time
Reception for paid visits ends 30 minutes before closing. Arrive with time to spare before the cutoff to see both the buildings and the Five Hundred Rakan.
Event-related visit suspensions
Paid visits are suspended December 25–January 8, the afternoon of February 2 through February 3, and April 2–4. Temple events may add further suspension dates.
Follow detours during gate restoration
The notice updated in June 2026 plans temple gate restoration through around September 2027. Follow passage restrictions and on-site route guidance during the work.
Questions about Kitain Temple · 喜多院
Which should I visit first, Kitain or the historic streets?
Visit Kitain first if you want to see the buildings and the Five Hundred Rakan. Reception ends 30 minutes before closing, so see the temple before continuing to the historic streets.
Visiting Kitain Kitain's historic buildings and Five Hundred Rakan
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