Things to see - Shrine & Temples

Engakuji Temple

Kita-Kamakura Area

The eighth regent, Hojo Tokimune (ruled from 12681284), invited Mugaku Sogen from China to establish this Rinzai Sect temple to placate the spirits of warriors who fell in the two battles against the Mongol invaders. This is the head temple of the Rinzai Engakuji Sect and ranks second among Kamakura’s Five Great Rinzai Temples. The principal image is a statue of a seated Hokan Shaka-nyorai. The garden with ponds, including the Myokoike Pond and the Byakuroike Pond, is listed as a national scenic site. Shariden Reliquary Hall from the defunct Taiheiji Temple was moved to this temple precinct. The hall is a remarkable structure from the Muromachi Period (1336-1573) and is listed as a National Treasure. A Zen meditation session is held early each morning and on weekends.

Basic Information

Address	409 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City
Access	・1 minute walk from JR Kita-Kamakura Station ・From JR Kamakura Station, take the Enoden bus bound for Ofuna Station, Kamiooka Station or Hongo-dai Station, and get off at the Kita-Kamakura Station bus stop. 1 minute walk ・20 minutes from Asahina Interchange on the Yokohama-Yokosuka Road
Phone	0467-22-0478
Fees	Adults: 500 yen Elementary and junior high school students: 200 yen Seniors in the city: 200 yen (Fukuju notebook required) Disabled: Free (disability notebook required)
Business Hours	March to November: 8:30am to 4:30pm (leave the grounds at 5:00pm) December to February: 8:30am to 4:00pm (leave the grounds at 4:30pm)
Parking	Regular: None (please use paid parking) Large: Direct parking available (please inquire: 070-4115-1994)