Kita-in
喜多院
temple in
Kawagoe
#2 in Kawagoe
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#257 in Japan
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Kita-in, located in Kawagoe, Japan, is a historic Buddhist temple that dates back to the early 9th century. It is renowned for its beautiful architecture, serene gardens, and significant cultural heritage. One of the temple's most famous features is the Gohyaku Rakan statues, a collection of 540 stone statues of the disciples of Buddha, each with a unique facial expression. Additionally, Kita-in is noted for its connection to the Tokugawa shogunate, with several structures on the temple grounds having been relocated from Edo Castle.
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