Elsewhere in Cent Saitama - Guide
Kumano Jinja Shrine, Taki-fudo Temple [熊野神社、滝不動]
Wako, Saitama Pref.MAP
Taki-fudo is a small temple next to Kumano Jinja. You can get into a short cave enshrining Inari, a god of fertility, at Taki-fudo (turn on the light when getting into the cave, and don't forget to turn it off when leaving).
Near Tokyo Metro Subway's & Tobu Line's Narimasu Sta.
Heirinji Temple [平林寺]
Niiza, Saitama Pref.MAP
9:00-16:00; 500yen
Heirinji is a relatively large Rinzai Zen temple with a plain, simple and fine complex.
25-min walk from JR Niiza Sta.
Nanbata-jo Koen Park [難波田城公園]
Fujimino, Saitama Pref.MAP
9:00-17:00; free; closed Mon*, next day of holiday (open if weekends), late Dec-early Jan.
This park grounds are part of a small castle abandoned in 1590. A few Meiji-era farm houses are also relocated here.
Korai Jinja Shrine [高麗神社]
Hidaka, Saitama Pref.MAP
Korai Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Koma no Jakko, a royal member of one of Korean countries, who was in exile because his country perished in 668 and became the leader of his compatriot refugees who were moved to here.
Shoden-in Temple [聖天院]
Hidaka, Saitama Pref.MAP
8:00-17:00; 300yen.
Shodenin is a Shingon Buddhist temple near Korai Jinja.
Ho'onji Temple [法恩寺]
Ogose, Saitama Pref.MAP
Hoonji is a Shingon Buddhist temple with well-maintained precincts.
Near JR & Tobu Line Ogose Station.
Fukuoka-kashi Kinen-kan [福岡河岸記念館]
Fujimino, Saitama Pref.MAP
10:00-16:30 (10:00-16:00 Oct-Apr); 100yen; closed Mondays (EVEN if holiday) & Dec 27-Jan 4
This facility is the former office and house, constructed in the Meiji period, of a merchant who engaged in river transportation.
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