401 Angyōryōke, Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Kozen-in Temple, founded in 1546, is a Soto Zen temple located in Kawaguchi City, Saitama. Known for its beautiful seasonal flora, including white magnolias, Ankyo cherry blossoms, and vibrant autumn foliage, the temple grounds also feature a unique "guardian snake" statue at the Benzaiten shrine, believed to bring good fortune. Don't miss the stone Jizo statue embraced by a 300-year-old Japanese chinquapin tree in the cemetery. The temple is easily accessible from the Saitama Railway Line's Tozuka-Ankyo Station and offers a tranquil escape with historical and natural attractions.