Kencho-ji

Kenjoji Temple was the first of the five major Zen temples Kamakura and the first Zen temple in Japan. Kenjoji Temple is the main school of the Kenjoji School of Rinzai Buddhism. The temple was founded in 1253 by Governor Tokiyori Hojo at the time. He invited Rankedo Ryu, the Chinese high priest from Nan Song, to open up Japan's first true Zen temple. Sanmon Gate (Sangedatumon Gate) This giant, 20-meter-tall gate was built in 1775 and is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. This gate is called San Mong. (Abbreviated from Sange Datsumon) along the three gates ("san" in Japanese) that open to enlightenment. This gate is built to wish the visitors the spiritual attainment of this temple. This door has no door yet. This reflects the mercy of the Lord Buddha who never rejected those seeking help. Buddha Hall The Honzon (sacred object) of Kenjo-ji Temple is the Jizobosatsu Buddha, which is enshrined in the Hall of the Buddha. This statue was moved from Zojoji Temple in Chiba. Tokyo in 1647. This hall was originally the mausoleum of the second shogun's wife from the Edo period (1603-1868). The decoration was designed for that shogun's wife. With an interior that is painted in glossy black And the ceiling decorated with beautiful paintings Besides Heon Song There are still many Buddha images enshrined. Both the Garanjin Buddha image, which has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. Like the Shinpegiso and Sentai Jizo Buddha statues, the building itself is also an important cultural asset in Japan.

Hanzobo Shrine The area of ​​Kenjoji Temple covers the whole valley. And at the very back is Hanzobo. A shrine with the power of guardian spirits in the form of a mysterious Tengu demon Standing about 250 steps above the stone steps, the shrine originally stood at Hokoji Temple in Shizuoka Prefecture. At the order of the current abbot of Kenchoji Temple in 1890, the entrance is lined with statues of Tenugu that welcome visitors. Hanzobo Shrine also has a beautiful view of Kamakura Temple and the sea. You can also see Mount Fuji if the weather is clear. The path up to the shrine leads to a hiking trail.