Jōchi-ji, Kamakura

Name: Jōchi-ji
Address: Kamakura, Japan
Telephone: +81 467-22-3943

#28 among attractions in Kamakura

Temple, Buddhist architecture, Buddhist temple

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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. The main objects of worship are the three statues of Shaka, Miroku and Amida Nyorai visible inside the main hall. ()

Local name: 浄智寺 Completed: 1283 (741 years ago)Coordinates: 35°20'0"N, 139°32'46"E

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鎌倉 (lian cang)Kamakura Japan

Contact

+81 467-22-3943

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Day trips

Jōchi-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kōtoku-in, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Kenchō-ji, Engaku-ji.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Jōchi-ji open?

Jōchi-ji is open:

Monday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Jōchi-ji?

Nearby attractions include Tōkei-ji, Kamakura (3 min walk), Yamanouchi, Kamakura (7 min walk), Engaku-ji, Kamakura (8 min walk), Chōju-ji, Kamakura (8 min walk).

How to get to Jōchi-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jōchi-ji:

Bus

明月院 • Lines: A21 (4 min walk)
KitaKamakura Bus Stop • Lines: A21 (5 min walk)

Train

Kita-Kamakura (8 min walk)
Kamakura (27 min walk)