Engaku-ji — Attraction in Kamakura

Beautiful peaceful. Temple with magical ancient atomospher very clean full of nature and ta lot of tree Enkakuji is the Rinzai sect's Dai Hon-san (main temple) located in the northern city of Kamakura. The temple was built in the second half of the 13th century at the request of Hōjō Tokimune, the Shogun's regent. It is considered the highest authority of Japan. After successfully repelling the Mongolian invasion Tokimune, a strong supporter of Zen Buddhism, invited Mugaku Sogen, a Zen priest From China to establish this temple During the construction, the scriptures were unearthed Hence the origin of the temple's name means Sutra of Perfect Enlightment. The main deity of the temple is the Seated Statue of Shaka Nyora in the temple. It is noteworthy that the temple pond connected to the Edo period garden was restored in 2000. There is also a large bell and a Shari-den, which has been declared a national treasure. This large bell was given to the temple. The year 1301, with a height of 249.5 cm, is the largest bell in the Kanto region. The relics chamber was built in the early 13th century by the shogun to store the fangs. Zen meditation can be performed on Saturday and Sunday mornings free of charge and no reservations are required. Join at any time if you have free time.

1 minute walk from JR Kita-Kamakura Station or from Kamakura Station, then take the Enoden Bus to get off at Ki stop. Ta-Kamakura (Kita-Kamakura) and walk for 1 minute. The temple is open to visitors from December to February...

Engakuji is a few steps from Kita-Kamakura Station on the JR Yokosuka Line, one station before Kamakura Station when coming from Tokyo. It is one of the leading Zen temples in eastern Japan and the number two of Kamakura's five great Zen temples. It was founded by the ruling regent Hojo Tokimune in the year 1282, one year after the second invasion attempt by the Mongols had been reverted. One purpose of the new temple was to pay respect to the fallen Japanese and Mongolian soldiers.

Engakuji is built into the slopes of Kita-Kamakura's forested hills. The first main structure encountered upon entering the temple grounds is the Sanmon main gate, which dates from 1783. Behind it stands the temple's main hall, the Butsuden, which displays a wooden statue of the Shaka Buddha. The Butsuden was rebuilt relatively recently in 1964 after the former building had been lost in an earthquake.

You need to pay a fee for entrance (400 yen) - no credit cards are accepted. Please make sure to have cash with you for a...

Engakuji Temple was founded in 1282 to console the spirits of the war-dead in the battles against Mongolia when Tokimune Hojo had ruled the country as Kamakura Shogun. The founder of the temple is a famous Zen Master, Mugaku Sogen. Shariden and the grand temple bell are both designated as national treasure. The Temple site is very big and there are many places to see around. At least 1 hour is needed for sightseeing. We visited there in late November and the colored leaves were very beautiful. The Main Hall is new because it was reconstructed in 1964. You can see the statue of Buddha and white dragon drawn on the ceiling at the same time. Kojirin is on the west side of the Main Hall. Zen meditation sessions are held for the general public. (Now it is online due to COVID.) Building "Hojo" was originally the quarters for the abbot but is now used for various functions such as Buddhist memorial services. There are about 100 statues of the Goddess of Mercy in the courtyard. I recommend to go this...