- Kita-in
Japanese Temples
name = 喜多院
"Kita-in"
location = Kosenba-machi, Kawagoe, Saitama
mountain = Hoshino-san
sect =Tendai
buddha =Amitabha
founded = 7th year of theTenchō Era (A.D.830 )
formalname = Hoshino-san Muryōshuji Kita-in
nihongo|Kita-in|喜多院 is aBuddhist temple located in the city of Kawagoe in Saitama,Japan .Origins and history
In addition to the temple itself, there are 500 statues of disciples of Buddha known as the "
Go Hyaku Rakan ". Some buildings were moved to the temple fromEdo Castle by order ofTokugawa Iemitsu .Buildings
* Reception Hall - Constructed in the 15th year of the
Kan'ei era (1638 ). The room itself is the birthplace of Tokugawa Iemitsu.
* Publishing House - Constructed in the 16th year of the Kan'ei era (1639 ). Contains the private quarters ofLady Kasuga
* Priest's Quarters - Constructed in the 15th year of the Kan'ei era (1638).
* Temple Gate - Constructed in the 9th year of the Kan'ei era (1632 ).
* Bell Tower - Constructed in the 15th year of theGenroku era (1702 ).Cultural significance
External links
* [http://www.kawagoe.com/kitain/index.html Kita-in] "(Japanese)"
* [http://www.kawagoe.com/kitain/english/index.html Kita-in] "(English)"
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