Heirin-ji Temple [Saitama]

【Heirin-ji Temple summary】

Heirin-ji Temple is officially called Kinpozan Heirin-ji Temple. It was founded in 1375 (Eiwa 1), about 650 years ago during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, in Saitama-gun, Musashi-no-kuni (Saitama County), present-day Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama City. In 1663, the shrine was relocated from Iwatsuki to Nokidome, Niiza City. Admission is 500 yen for adults and 200 yen for children.

【Heirin-ji Temple  Gate and Buddha Hall】

The main gate, the temple gate, and the Buddhist temple are lined up in a straight line in typical Zen Buddhism style.

Both are historic buildings constructed in the Edo period and designated as Tangible Cultural Properties of Saitama Prefecture.

The origin of the name “Heirin-ji Temple” is said to have come from the way the temple’s complex appears and disappears in the flat forested area. The head temple is Myoshinji Temple in Hanazono, Kyoto.

【Heirin-ji Temple Hansobo Kanno-den (Half Monks’ Hall)】

Hansobo Kanno-den, who was enshrined as a branch deity from Hanzobo in Okuyama, is enshrined in the Hanzobo Kanno-den. Hansobo is a guardian deity of the mountain who resembles a tengu.

【Heirin-ji Temple Housho Pond and Benten Hall】

Benten is enshrined on the middle island of Houshoike.

Nishikigoi carp were released in the pond, which contrasted beautifully with the reflected autumn leaves.

【Heirin-ji Temple precincts】

The precincts of Heirin-ji Temple are said to cover an area of 130,000 tsubo. The vast forest, which still retains the beautiful green Musashino forest, is designated as a national natural monument.

The colorful maple trees on the grounds made me feel very festive. The contrast of autumn leaves was very beautiful. As a reminder, since the grounds are designated as a natural monument, it is prohibited to eat, drink, bring back living creatures, or cut down trees.

【Heirin-ji Temple Nearby attractions】

Great Buddha of Tokyo

【Heirin-ji Temple Access】

Manager’s Comments

I think it is one of the places in Kanto where you can feel Kyoto. It is a national natural monument, and the forest and garden are well organized and splendid. It is famous for its autumn foliage, and the emperor and his wife are said to have visited here. However, it is not so well known as a famous place for autumn foliage. It is a good place to visit!

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Heirin-ji Temple

3-1-1 Nokidome, Niiza-shi, Saitama 352-0011

※There is no parking lot. It is convenient to use the Hirune-no-mori parking lot in front of the Heirin-ji Temple gate.

Approximately 20 minutes by bus from Shiki Station on the Tobu Tojo Line

Approximately 15 minutes by car from Niiza Station on the JR Musashino Line

参考

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