Temples & shrines
Kita-in Temple & the 500 Rakan Statues
喜多院・五百羅漢
Kawagoe, Saitama · near Hon-Kawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) (15 min walk)
Kita-in Temple & the 500 Rakan Statues in Kawagoe, Saitama. A field of 500+ carved stone Rakan disciples, each with a different funny or expressive face, that kids enjoy hunting through.
Why children love it: A field of 500+ carved stone Rakan disciples, each with a different funny or expressive face, that kids enjoy hunting through.
Honest drawbacks: The historical/cultural interest is quieter than a theme park and there is a paid admission for the Rakan grounds.
Kita-in Temple & the 500 Rakan Statues
- Best for
- Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
- Time to allow
- 1.5h
- Opening hours
- Mar 1-Nov 23: weekdays 8:50-16:30, Sun/holidays until 16:50; Nov 24-end Feb: weekdays 8:50-16:00, Sun/holidays until 16:20.
- Price
- Combined ticket for the temple hall and 500 Rakan statues: adults 400 yen, elementary/junior-high students 200 yen (jalan.net / kawagoe.fun sources).
- Booking
- Usually walk-in
- English
- ★★★☆☆
- Indoor / weather
- outdoor
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