Kichijo-ji Temple (Kawaba-mura, Gunma Prefecture)

4.5

"This temple is located approximately three minutes’ walk from Kichijoji Iriguchi bus stop, after taking the Kawaba loop bus from the JR Joetsu Line's Numata Station. This Zen temple of the Rinzai sect was opened in 1339 by Ujitoki Otomo of Kencho-ji Temple in Kamakura as head temple. Due to its location as the northernmost Kencho-ji Temple, it is also known as the North Gate of Kencho-ji. The temple grounds are home to the Kichijo-ji Hundred Flower Gardens, also known as the ""Temple of Flowers"", with flower beds of Mizubasho flowering in the Spring and Higanbana flowering in the Autumn. Also, in the temple's tea room, Seitaian, visitors can enjoy seasonal sweets with Matcha green tea."

Spot details

Kichijo-ji Temple (Kawaba-mura, Gunma Prefecture)

Address: Gunma Pref. Tonegunkawabamura Monzen 860 Map
Area: Numata-Tone Area
Phone: 0278522434
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Last entry 16:30, groups 16:00)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission feeFriday] Adults800-500yen, Children (elementary, junior high and high school students) 250-350yen
*Changes depending on the season
Parking Lot: Available(30spaces)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (not allowed inside the main hall)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

The Zen of garden grounds

Reviewed : 2023.06.07

Take some time to wander the semi-wild garden paths in the gorgeous temple grounds. I just visited for the fourth time; it’s beautiful all year around, but if you get there in koyou time (autumn...
大イチョウの黄葉は必見！！

Reviewed : 2022.11.14

鎌倉建長寺を本山とする臨済宗の禅寺です...
花の寺

Reviewed : 2022.07.04

九輪草がこの時期はきれいな花の寺です。なんの予備知識もなくツアーで行きましたがいい庭もあって京都にでもきているようです。すばらしいところです。