Renkeiji Temple, Kawagoe

Name: Renkeiji Temple
Address: Kawagoe, Japan

#14 among attractions in Kawagoe

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Renkei-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Jōdo-shū sect in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. Its mountain name is Kōhozan, while its monastery name is Hōchi-in. The temple is dedicated to Amida Buddha. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1549 (475 years ago)Coordinates: 35°55'10"N, 139°28'55"E

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Renkeiji Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kita-in, Naka-in, Kawagoe Castle, Senba Tōshō-gū.

0.4 miE
Historic Buddhist temple with statues
Kita-in, Kawagoe
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the charming city of Kawagoe, Japan, lies the serene and historic Kita-in Temple. This spiritual haven, a cornerstone of Japanese heritage, has been an integral part of the community for centuries.
0.6 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Naka-in, Kawagoe
15 min walk • Naka-in is a Tendai Buddhist temple in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. Sangō is Seiyasan. Jigō is Muryoju-ji. Ingō is Naka-in.
0.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Kawagoe Castle, Kawagoe
16 min walk • Kawagoe Castle is a flatland Japanese castle in the city of Kawagoe, in Japan's Saitama Prefecture. It is the closest castle to Tokyo to be accessible to visitors, as Edo castle is now the Imperial palace, and largely inaccessible.
0.4 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Senba Tōshō-gū, Kawagoe
12 min walk • Senba Tōshō-gū is a Shinto shrine in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It enshrines the first Shōgun of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu. It is enumerated as one of the Three Great Tōshō-gū Shrines. The shrine was founded in 1617.
~1530 ftN
View point, Historical place
Toki no Kane, Kawagoe
8 min walk • Time Bell Tower is a bell tower built in the center of Kawagoe, Japan.
~1850 ftN
35°55'28"N • 139°28'52"E
Jian li si, Kawagoe
9 min walk • Buddhist temple, Temple
~1880 ftN
Historical place
Osawa Residence, Kawagoe
10 min walk • The Osawa Family Residence is a warehouse structure located in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. It is the oldest warehouse structure in Kawagoe that survived the Great Kawagoe Fire of 1893 and is also the oldest existing warehouse structure in the...

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Which popular attractions are close to Renkeiji Temple?

Nearby attractions include Toki no Kane, Kawagoe (8 min walk), Jian li si, Kawagoe (9 min walk), Osawa Residence, Kawagoe (10 min walk), Kita-in, Kawagoe (11 min walk).

How to get to Renkeiji Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Renkeiji Temple:

Bus

Renkeiji Temple • Lines: 川越02, 川越03, 川越04, 若02 (2 min walk)
Naka-cho • Lines: 川越02, 川越03, 川越04 (3 min walk)

Train

Hon-Kawagoe (10 min walk)
Kawagoeshi (12 min walk)

Renkeiji Temple, Kawagoe

Facts and practical information

Kawagoe plan & book

Renkeiji Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kita-in, Kawagoe

Naka-in, Kawagoe

Kawagoe Castle, Kawagoe

Senba Tōshō-gū, Kawagoe

Toki no Kane, Kawagoe

Jian li si, Kawagoe

Osawa Residence, Kawagoe

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Renkeiji Temple?

How to get to Renkeiji Temple by public transport?