Overview
Tomyo-ji Temple is a temple of the Jishu school of Buddhism in Shida-machi, Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture. Its mountain name is Inarisan and its temple hall name is Shomyoin, and it enshrines Kokuzo Bosatsu as its principal image. It sits quietly in a corner of the historic castle town of Kawagoe.
Highlights
- ●The Jishu main hall enshrining the principal image, Kokuzo Bosatsu
- ●A historic atmosphere as a site linked to the Kawagoe night battle
- ●An old temple bearing the mountain name Inarisan and hall name Shomyoin
- ●A quiet precinct near the clay-walled streets of Kawagoe
History
The temple belongs to the Jishu (Ji) school of Buddhism. It is noted as one of the principal locations of the night battle during the Siege of Kawagoe Castle on April 20, 1546, giving it a lasting place in the history of Japan's Warring States period.
Access
The temple stands in Shida-machi, Kawagoe, Saitama, within the townscape of Kawagoe famed for its clay-walled warehouses. For exact routes and visiting hours, please check a map and official information.
Best season
Daytime in the calm seasons of spring or autumn is ideal, when you can visit quietly while strolling through the old town of Kawagoe.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Head from central Kawagoe toward Tomyo-ji in Shida-machi
- 2Pass through the gate and take in the temple grounds
- 3Pay respects to the principal image, Kokuzo Bosatsu, at the main hall
- 4Reflect on the site of the Kawagoe night battle, then explore the surroundings
Did you know?
💡 The temple is remembered as one of the stages of the famous night battle at Kawagoe Castle in 1546, and its name appears in accounts of that clash.
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