Things to see - Shrine & Temples

Jomyoji Temple

Kanazawa-kaido Area

This temple was founded by Ashikaga Yoshikane, who was Hojo Masako’s younger sister’s husband. Yoritomo and Masako held Taiko Gyoyu, the first head monk, in very high regard. Although the temple was originally called Gokurakuji, the name was later changed to Jomyoji. Jomyoji Temple is the fifth of Kamakura’s Five Great Rinzai Temples.

Basic Information

Address	3-8-31 Jomyoji, Kamakura city
Access	From the JR Kamakura Station East Exit bus stop, take the bus bound for Hachimangu Shrine and get off at Jomyoji Temple. 2 minutes walk.
Phone	0467-22-2818
Fees	Adults (junior high school students and above): 100 yen Elementary school students: 50 yen Disabled: Free (disability certificate required) Seniors living in the city: Free (Fukuju certificate required)
Business Hours	9:00am-4:30pm
Note	◆ Experience 【Tea】 You can drink matcha in the teahouse on the temple grounds. Location: Kisen-an Dates: Every day (closed over the New Year holidays) Time: 10:00am-4:30pm (closes at 4:00pm in winter) Participation fee: 660 yen for matcha and dried sweets 1,100 yen for matcha and fresh sweets (excluding tax) Admission fee required No reservation required (reservations required for groups of 10 or more) *Inquiries: 0467-22-8638 (Kisen-an)