Things to see - Shrine & Temples

Ankokuronji Temple

Omachi / Zaimokuza Area

This temple was built where the famous monk Nichiren’s monastery once stood. Nichiren started writing the Rissho Ankokuron (On Securing Peace in the Land through the Propagation of True Buddhism), a critique of politics and traditional Buddhism which he presented to Hojo Tokiyori, in a cave located in the temple precinct. Visitors can see the ocean and the Zaimokuza area from the Mt. Fuji viewing platform on the mountain behind the temple.

Basic Information

Address	4-4-18 Omachi, Kamakura City
Access	Take the bus bound for ㉛ Midorigaoka Iriguchi from bus stop #3 at the east exit of JR Kamakura Station and get off at Nagoe. 3 minutes walk.
Phone	0467-22-4825
Fees	There are two types of visits: “general visits” where you can look around on your own, and “special visits (5 or more people/reservations required)” where the head priest or other guides will guide you. General admission: 100 yen per person No group discounts Free if you show your disability certificate Special visit: 500 yen per person (45 minutes) Guided visit (including treasures and private areas) English tour: 500 yen per person (45 minutes) The head priest will give a special tour of the temple grounds in English Chanting practice and sermon: 500 yen per person (45 minutes) The head priest will provide guidance on chanting practice and a sermonhanting practice and sermon: 500 yen per person (45 minutes) The head priest will provide guidance on chanting practice and a sermon English training and sermon: 500 yen per person (45 minutes) The head priest will provide guidance on daimoku training and a sermon
Business Hours	9:00am-4:30pm
Regular holiday	*Closed on Mondays (open on public holidays)