Kangi-in

The Kangi-in temple features a main hall with intricate wooden carvings, gold leaf decorations, and traditional Japanese architectural elements across multiple buildings.

Founded in 1179 by military commander Sanemori Saito, the temple underwent major reconstruction between 1720 and 1760 under the supervision of local carpenter Hyogo Masakiyo.

The temple serves as a significant pilgrimage site within the Kanto region, being part of both the Kanto 88 Temple Circuit and the 33 Kannon Temple Circuit.

Visitors can access the temple via bus from JR Kumagaya Station, with guided tours occurring every hour and admission fees of 700 yen for adults.

The temple received National Treasure status in 2012, becoming the first architectural structure in Saitama Prefecture to achieve this designation.

Location: Kumagaya

Inception: 1179

Founders: Sanemori Saitō

Architectural style: Ishi-no-ma-zukuri

Part of: 88 pilgrimage sites of Kantō, ぼけ封じ関東三十三観音霊場

Address: 埼玉県熊谷市妻沼1627

Website: http://ksky.ne.jp/~shouden/cuntry.html

GPS coordinates: 36.22819,139.37472

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:08