Kenryuji Temple

This is a Jodoshu temple near Shingashi River and Kashiya Yokocho (Candy Store Alley), established by Houjou Masashige, the General of Kawagoe Castle, in 1558. The existing main temple hall was built in 1881. It is also known for a tomb of the younger sister of Yatou Emoshichi, who was a member of the famous Forty Seven Ronins of “Ako Roushi (Ako Wandering Samurais).” It enshrines Hoteison and is the sixth stop on the tour of Seven Divinities of Good Luck temples.