Ben cheng si, Kamakura

Name: Ben cheng si
Address: Kamakura, Japan

#58 among attractions in Kamakura

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Honjoji Temple is a Nichiren Shu temple located in Koshigoe, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The former head temple was Komachi Honkakuji Temple and Ushioji Hoken. It is one of the eight temples in the Ryukokuji temple rotation.

Coordinates: 35°18'29"N, 139°29'42"E

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鎌倉 (lian cang)Kamakura Japan

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Ben cheng si – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ryūkō-ji, Enoshima Shrine, Shichirigahama, Samuel Cocking Garden.

0.4 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Ryūkō-ji, Fujisawa
11 min walk • Ryūkō-ji is a temple of the Nichiren Shū in the city of Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It stands on the site of the former Tatsukuchi Execution Grounds, and its name uses the same two kanji meaning "dragon mouth".
1 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple, Historical place
Enoshima Shrine, Fujisawa
26 min walk • Enoshima Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan. The shrine is dedicated to the worship of the kami Benten. Enoshima-jinja consists of three shrines, He-tsu-miya, Naka-tsu-miya and Oku-tsu-miya.
1.1 miE
Beach
Shichirigahama, Kamakura
29 min walk • Nestled along the coast of Kamakura, Japan, Shichirigahama Beach offers a serene escape with its panoramic views of Sagami Bay and the iconic Mount Fuji. This picturesque beach is a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking the tranquility of seaside...
1.1 miSW
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Samuel Cocking Garden, Fujisawa
28 min walk • The Samuel Cocking Garden, also known as the Enoshima Tropical Plants Garden, is a small botanical garden on the small island of Enoshima in Japan. The address is 2-3-28 Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa.
0.5 miNW
Temple, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Jōryū-Ji, Fujisawa
13 min walk • Jōryū-ji is a Nichiren-shū temple in Katase, Fujisawa, Kanagawa. Its mountain name is Ryūkō-zan. The temple is known for the stele commemorating the messengers from Yuan Dynasty, including To Seichū, who were killed by order of Hōjō Tokimune. In 2007, it was visited by Nambaryn Enkhbayar, President of Mongolia.
1 miSW
Island, Area
Enoshima, Fujisawa
27 min walk • Enoshima is a small offshore island, about 4 km in circumference, at the mouth of the Katase River which flows into the Sagami Bay of Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
~1860 ftE
Scenic walking areas
Kamakurakōkōmae Station, Kamakura
9 min walk • Kamakurakōkōmae Station is a commuter railway station on the Enoshima Electric Railway, located in the Koshigoe neighborhood of the city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Though small in size, it is known for its scenic beauty, as it commands an open view of the Pacific Ocean and Mount Fuji from the station platform.
~180 ftN
Temple
Miao dian si, Kamakura
1 min walk • Myodenji Temple is a Nichiren Shu temple located in Koshigoe, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The former head temple was Hikigaya Myohon-ji and Ikegami Houen. It is one of the eight temples in the Ryukokuji temple rotation.
~150 ftS
Buddhist temple, Cemetery
Man fu si, Kamakura
1 min walk • 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...
~290 ftN
Temple
Dong jian si, Kamakura
2 min walk • Tozo-ji Temple is a Nichiren Shu temple located in Koshigoe, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The former head temple was Daihonzan Hokkekyoji Temple. Konishi Hoken. It is one of the eight temples in the Ryukokuji temple rotation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ben cheng si?

Nearby attractions include Man fu si, Kamakura (1 min walk), Miao dian si, Kamakura (1 min walk), Dong jian si, Kamakura (2 min walk), Kamakurakōkōmae Station, Kamakura (9 min walk).

How to get to Ben cheng si by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ben cheng si:

Light rail

Koshigoe • Lines: En (3 min walk)
Kamakurakokomae • Lines: En (9 min walk)

Bus

東浜 • Lines: F3 (11 min walk)
江ノ島海岸 • Lines: F3, 船6, 鎌6 (16 min walk)

Train

Mejiroyamashita (12 min walk)
Shonan-Enoshima (13 min walk)