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Called the Nikko of Saitama; its carved and repainted main hall is a National Treasure.
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Kangi-in (歓喜院) is a Buddhist temple in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1179 and is affiliated with the Kōyasan Shingon-shū sect of Buddhism. The temple's Shōden Hall (聖天堂, shōden-dō) was designated as a Japanese National Treasure in 1984. It is the only building in Saitama to have been designated as a national treasure.
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Founded / opened：1760 Architect / artist：Hayashi Hyogo Masakiyo Highlights / collection：National Treasure main hall, Vividly coloured carvings Genre：Architecture, Sculpture, Lacquer art
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