Engaku-ji

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 until 4:00 PM.