Kitain Temple serves as the head temple of the Tendai Sect in the Kanto region, tracing its roots all the way back to the year 830. Visitors can explore grand historic halls that once formed part of Tokyo's original Edo Castle, relocated here centuries ago by order of the shogunate. The temple grounds also feature an enchanting garden and a courtyard populated by 540 delightfully expressive Rakan stone statues. It offers a rare, tranquil glimpse into classic samurai-era architecture and rich Buddhist heritage just outside Tokyo.
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