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Candy Alley (菓子屋横丁, Kashiya Yokochō) is a little shopping street adjacent to the Warehouse District. It is lined by stores selling traditional Japanese sweets and cakes, which gave the alley its name.
Among the treats sold are various candies, rice crackers, karinto (sugar coated, deep fried cookies), ice cream, and cakes made of red bean paste and sweet potatoes.
Also available are small toys and accessories which make nice souvenirs to take home.
Immediately following the Great Earthquake of 1923, Tokyo experienced a great shortfall in supply of Japanese sweets; orders made to the candy stores in Kashiya Yokocho thereby surged.
At one point in the early Showa Period, more than 70 such stores existed.
These days there remain just over 20, providing various delights for their customers.
The Candy Alley is a wonderful place for trying traditional Japanese sweets, while experiencing a nostalgic atmosphere from past decades.
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Thứ Năm, 20 tháng 3, 2014
Kitain (喜多院)：Gohyaku Rakan。Semba Toshogu Shrine。Nakain
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Kawagoe's Kitain (喜多院) is the head temple of the Tendai Sect in the Kanto Region.
Among its halls are the only remaining palace buildings of the former Edo Castle.
Originally part of a three-temple complex built in 830, Kitain flourished and became the main temple at the turn of the 17th century under the leadership of Tenkai, an extraordinary personality who developed trusted friendships with the first three shogun of the Edo Period.
In 1638, a fire destroyed most of Kitain.
To help rebuilding it, the third Tokugawa shogun, Iemitsu, ordered several palace buildings to be moved from Edo Castle to Kawagoe.
These are today the only surviving buildings of Edo Castle because of the damage Tokyo suffered during the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and World War II.
One of the rooms, decorated with a floral ceiling and a set of a general's armor, is believed to be where Iemitsu was born.
Gohyaku Rakan statues
Another highlight of a visit to Kitain are the Gohyaku Rakan statues, 540 stone statues of the disciples of Buddha, each with its own facial expression. It is interesting to wander amongst the statues, which offer good photo opportunities. They are located in a small separate courtyard on the temple grounds.
Semba Toshogu Shrine
After the first Tokugawa shogun, Ieyasu, passed away in Sunpu (present day Shizuoka), his remains were transported to Nikko. During the journey, a memorial service was held by Tenkai at Kitain, which resulted in the Semba Toshogu Shrine being built within its premises.
Accordingly, the three most important Toshogu shrines in Japan are the ones in Shizuoka, Kawagoe and Nikko, respectively.
Nakain
To complete the tour of the Kitain area, drop by Nakain ("Middle Temple"), which was one temple of the initial three-temple complex.
It exists as a separate institution today and can be reached in a five minute walk.
Not much survives of the third temple, the Minamiin ("South Temple").
Kawagoe's Kitain (喜多院) is the head temple of the Tendai Sect in the Kanto Region.
Among its halls are the only remaining palace buildings of the former Edo Castle.
Originally part of a three-temple complex built in 830, Kitain flourished and became the main temple at the turn of the 17th century under the leadership of Tenkai, an extraordinary personality who developed trusted friendships with the first three shogun of the Edo Period.
In 1638, a fire destroyed most of Kitain.
To help rebuilding it, the third Tokugawa shogun, Iemitsu, ordered several palace buildings to be moved from Edo Castle to Kawagoe.
These are today the only surviving buildings of Edo Castle because of the damage Tokyo suffered during the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and World War II.
One of the rooms, decorated with a floral ceiling and a set of a general's armor, is believed to be where Iemitsu was born.
Gohyaku Rakan statues
Another highlight of a visit to Kitain are the Gohyaku Rakan statues, 540 stone statues of the disciples of Buddha, each with its own facial expression. It is interesting to wander amongst the statues, which offer good photo opportunities. They are located in a small separate courtyard on the temple grounds.
Semba Toshogu Shrine
After the first Tokugawa shogun, Ieyasu, passed away in Sunpu (present day Shizuoka), his remains were transported to Nikko. During the journey, a memorial service was held by Tenkai at Kitain, which resulted in the Semba Toshogu Shrine being built within its premises.
Accordingly, the three most important Toshogu shrines in Japan are the ones in Shizuoka, Kawagoe and Nikko, respectively.
Nakain
To complete the tour of the Kitain area, drop by Nakain ("Middle Temple"), which was one temple of the initial three-temple complex.
It exists as a separate institution today and can be reached in a five minute walk.
Not much survives of the third temple, the Minamiin ("South Temple").
Access and Orientation
Access and Orientation
How to get to Kawagoe
Kawagoe is connected with central Tokyo by three railway companies: Tobu, Seibu and JR.
By Tobu
Kawagoe Station, Kawagoe-shi Station and Ikebukuro Station are connected by frequent trains along the Tobu Tojo Line (30 minutes by express trains, 450 yen one way).
By Seibu
Hon-Kawagoe Station and Seibu Shinjuku Station are connected by frequent trains along the Seibu Shinjuku Line (50-60 minutes, 480 yen one way).
By JR
Kawagoe Station and Shinjuku Station are also connected by frequent direct rapid trains via Omiya along the JR Saikyo/Kawagoe Line (55 minutes, 740 yen one way).
This trip is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
Above fees and schedules are subject to change. For the current yen exchange rate, click here.
How to get to Kawagoe
Kawagoe is connected with central Tokyo by three railway companies: Tobu, Seibu and JR.
By Tobu
Kawagoe Station, Kawagoe-shi Station and Ikebukuro Station are connected by frequent trains along the Tobu Tojo Line (30 minutes by express trains, 450 yen one way).
By Seibu
Hon-Kawagoe Station and Seibu Shinjuku Station are connected by frequent trains along the Seibu Shinjuku Line (50-60 minutes, 480 yen one way).
By JR
Kawagoe Station and Shinjuku Station are also connected by frequent direct rapid trains via Omiya along the JR Saikyo/Kawagoe Line (55 minutes, 740 yen one way).
This trip is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
Above fees and schedules are subject to change. For the current yen exchange rate, click here.
Thứ Tư, 7 tháng 8, 2013
Renkeiji （蓮馨寺）
Renkeiji （蓮馨寺）
Renkeiji was established by Renkei Taishi （蓮馨大師） in 1549.
Renkei Taishi is mother of Daidoji Masashige （大道寺政繁） who was the General （城代） at the time, for the purpose of providing common people with a sanctuary.
Renkeiji is a Jodo （浄土宗） temple with a statue of Donryu Shonin （呑龍上人） in the prayer area （呑龍堂） in front.
Donryu Shonin （呑龍上人） is believed to have a miracle charm against bad luck, for easy delivery, parenting, miscarried children.
A street fair, Donryu Day （呑龍デー） is held on the 8th of each month on the temple grounds.
The wooden figure of "Obinzuru-sama," placed in front of the prayer area, is known for its divine power to heal illness and injuries, and for making people smarter.
It enshrines Fukurokuju and is the fifth stop on the tour of Seven Divinities of Good Luck temples （七福神）.
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Daidoji Masashige （大道寺政繁） was a chief advisor to Hojo Ujimasa and was forced to committ seppuku （harakiri） by Toyotomi Hideyoshi （豊臣秀吉） following the fall of Odawara Castle （小田原城）. His four sons later became a retainer （小姓） of Tokugawa Iemitsu （徳川家光）.
Renkeiji was established by Renkei Taishi （蓮馨大師） in 1549.
Renkei Taishi is mother of Daidoji Masashige （大道寺政繁） who was the General （城代） at the time, for the purpose of providing common people with a sanctuary.
Renkeiji is a Jodo （浄土宗） temple with a statue of Donryu Shonin （呑龍上人） in the prayer area （呑龍堂） in front.
Donryu Shonin （呑龍上人） is believed to have a miracle charm against bad luck, for easy delivery, parenting, miscarried children.
A street fair, Donryu Day （呑龍デー） is held on the 8th of each month on the temple grounds.
The wooden figure of "Obinzuru-sama," placed in front of the prayer area, is known for its divine power to heal illness and injuries, and for making people smarter.
It enshrines Fukurokuju and is the fifth stop on the tour of Seven Divinities of Good Luck temples （七福神）.
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Daidoji Masashige （大道寺政繁） was a chief advisor to Hojo Ujimasa and was forced to committ seppuku （harakiri） by Toyotomi Hideyoshi （豊臣秀吉） following the fall of Odawara Castle （小田原城）. His four sons later became a retainer （小姓） of Tokugawa Iemitsu （徳川家光）.
Thứ Bảy, 27 tháng 7, 2013
Kawagoe Sightseeing
・Kawagoe japan-guide.com
Access and Orientation japan-guide.com
・Warehouse District ( Kurazukuri no Machinami) : Candy Alley (Kashiya Yokocho), Museum of Kurazukuri, Bell Tower (Toki no Kane,) japan-guide.com
Exploring Kawagoe Old Town Area Saitama prefecture
Candy Alley (Kashiya Yokochō) japan-guide.com #2 KOEDO KAWAGOE Tourist Association
・Kawagoe City Museum japan-guide.com Official Site machine trans
・Honmaru Goten (本丸御殿) japan-guide.com #2 KOEDO KAWAGOE Tourist Association
・Kitain (喜多院)：Gohyaku Rakan。Semba Toshogu Shrine。Nakain japan-guide.com
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Kitain wp
Kitain Official Site
Nakain Officail Site
Tenkai
Buddhist monk of Kitain Temple.
Confidants of the Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Restorer of Nikko Toshogu Shrine.
Kan'eiji Temple
architect of Edo
- Hie Jinja (Hie Shrine 日枝神社)
- Hikawa Jinja (Hikawa Shrine 氷川神社）
- Hommaru Goten (Hommaru Palace 本丸御殿)
- Ichiban-gai (Main Street 一番街)
- Kashi-ya Yokocho (Candy Store Alley)
- Kitain Temple （喜多院）
- Gohyaku Rakan (500 Arhats)
- Nakain Temple （中院）
- Renkeiji Temple （蓮馨寺）
- Toki-No-Kane (The Bell of Time 時の鐘)
- Toshogu Shrine （東照宮）
- Toumyouji Temple
★Toki-No-Kane (The Bell of Time)
★Ichiban-gai (Main Street)
★Kashi-ya Yokocho (Candy Store Alley)
★Kitain Temple
★Nakain Temple
★Toshogu Shrine
★Hommaru Goten (Hommaru Palace)
★Hikawa Jinja (Hikawa Shrine)
★Hie Jinja (Hie Shrine)
★Gohyaku Rakan (500 Arhats)
★Toumyouji Temple
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