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Things to see - Shrine & Temples

Jojuin Temple

Jojuin Temple

Yuigahama / Hase / Gokurakuji Area

Hojo Yasutoki built Jojuin Temple on the site where it is believed the great monk Kukai conducted Buddhist training. The principal image is Fudo Myoo. The temple is also known for its matchmaker deity. There is a great view over Yuigahama from the temple.

Basic Information

Address

1-1-5 Gokurakuji, Kamakura city
Access

5 minutes walk from Gokurakuji Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway
Phone

0467-22-3401
Fees

Donation
Business Hours

Opens at 8:00am – closes at 5:00pm
*Closes at 4:30pm from November 1st to March 1st

Flower Report

Spring

Rock ragwort
Summer

Lotus
Autumn

Japanese bush clover
*The 262 hydrangeas blooming on the approach to the shrine were donated to Minamisanriku Town, Miyagi Prefecture in June 2016. After that, new bush clover seedlings, the flower of Miyagi Prefecture, were planted. (Currently there are about 30 hydrangeas)

Additional Information

Tripods are prohibited

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