Saitama Prefecture
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Spiritual Saitama: Temples & Shrines
Saitama Prefecture's spiritual landscape spans from the historic streets of Kawagoe to the remote mountain peaks of Chichibu. This collection features significant religious sites including Kita-in, which houses the only remaining palace buildings of the original Edo Castle, and the ancient Chichibu Shrine, famous for its intricate architecture. The list encompasses major Shinto landmarks like the high-altitude Mitsumine Shrine and the ancient Washinomiya Shrine, alongside serene Buddhist complexes such as the Rinzai-sect Heirin-ji and the historic Jion-ji, highlighting the region's diverse architectural styles and deep-rooted traditions.
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Practical information
- Currency
- Japanese Yen JPY ¥ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 118
- Electricity
- 100 V · 60 HzType A / Type B
- Languages
- Japanese
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +81
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