409 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Engaku-ji Temple, ranked second among Kamakura's Five Great Zen Temples, was founded in 1282 by Hojo Tokimune to honor the war dead of the Mongol invasions. Easily accessible, it's a short 2-minute walk from Kita-Kamakura Station. The temple features an impressive cedar-lined staircase leading to the main gate and houses the wooden seated statue of Shaka Nyorai as its principal image. Key highlights include the Shariden Hall (Relic Hall), a national treasure, and the Great Bell. The temple grounds offer a tranquil escape with seasonal beauty, especially stunning during the autumn foliage. Open to visitors for a small entrance fee, it provides a serene and historical experience.
Accessibility: Guide dogs permitted Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible toilet: 1 Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible ramp: ○