Kamakura: Buddhist Temple
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Kenchō-ji
Longtime Zen temple complex with garden Kenchō-ji is a beacon of serenity and a pinnacle of Zen Buddhism in the historic city of Kamakura, Japan. As the foremost of the Five Great Zen Temples of Kamakura, Kenchō-ji has a heritage that dates back to the 13th century, making it the oldest Zen training...
Hase-dera
8th-century Buddhist temple complex Nestled in the coastal city of Kamakura, Japan, Hase-dera Temple stands as a serene sanctuary that harmoniously blends spiritual significance with natural beauty. This ancient Buddhist temple, renowned for its massive wooden statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy, is a...
Engaku-ji
13th-century Zen Buddhist temple complex Engaku-ji, a serene and historic Buddhist temple, is nestled in the verdant hills of Kamakura, Japan. Founded in 1282 by the ruling regent Hojo Tokimune to commemorate the fallen soldiers from the Mongol invasions, Engaku-ji stands as one of the most important Zen...
Meigetsu-in
Nestled in the tranquil city of Kamakura, Japan, Meigetsu-in is a Zen Buddhist temple that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Known as the "Temple of the Clear Moon," Meigetsu-in is renowned for its beautiful gardens and the distinct...
Ankokuron-ji
Nestled in the verdant hills of Kamakura, Japan, Ankokuron-ji is a serene temple that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This historic site, established in the 13th century, is steeped in the rich cultural tapestry of Japanese Buddhism...
Sugimoto-dera
Sugimoto-dera, nestled in the historic city of Kamakura, Japan, is a serene temple that resonates with the echoes of ancient spirituality. This Buddhist sanctuary, known for its tranquil atmosphere, is believed to be the oldest temple in Kamakura, with its origins...
Hōkai-ji
Hōkai-ji, nestled in the historic city of Kamakura, Japan, is a serene temple that offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling streets. Established in the 14th century, it is a testament to Kamakura's rich religious heritage and stands as a beacon of Zen Buddhism's...
Jufuku-ji
Buddhist temple with an iconic gate Nestled in the historic city of Kamakura, Japan, Jufuku-ji is a serene Zen Buddhist temple that offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Founded in the year 1200 by the priest Myoan Eisai, who is credited with introducing Zen Buddhism...
Jōchi-ji
Kinpōzan Jōchi-ji is a Buddhist Zen temple in Kita-Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It belongs to the Engaku-ji school of the Rinzai sect and is ranked fourth among Kamakura's Five Mountains.
Eishō-ji
Eisho-ji is a Jōdo-shū temple in Ogigayatsu, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan, and is the sole nunnery in Kamakura. The mountain name is Tokozan. Okaji no Kata, a concubine of Tokugawa Ieyasu, took the name Eishoin after her pabbajja and founded the temple.
Man fu si
Manpukuji Temple is a temple of the Daikakuji School of Shingon Buddhism located in Koshigoe, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. Get off at Koshigoe Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway, go about 250 meters toward the coast, and cross the railroad...
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