Things to see - Shrine & Temples

Kakuonji Temple

Kanazawa-kaido Area

The Yakushido Hall, built by the second regent Hojo Yoshitoki (1163-1224) following a revelation of Vajra, one of the twelve heavenly generals, predates Kakuonji Temple. The principal image is Yakushi-nyorai, the Buddha of Medicine, in the Kamakura Period style. Visitors are allowed to enter the temple on the scheduled guided tours.

Basic Information

Address	421 Nikaido, Kamakura City
Access	From bus stop number 5 at the east exit of JR Kamakura Station, take the bus bound for Daitomiya and get off at “Daitomiya.” About a 10-minute walk
Phone	0467-22-1195
Fees	High school students and above: 500 yen Elementary and junior high school students: 200 yen
Business Hours	10:00am-4:00pm (last admission 3:40pm) * Visitors can enter the Yakushido Hall on their own * If you would like to take a tour, please contact us in advance (separate admission fee) * In August, only the Yakushido Hall can be visited due to preparations for the Kurojizobon Bon Festival. Days when the temple is closed (as of March 2023) April 27th August 10th December 20th to January 7th Inclement weather
Regular holiday	Days when the temple is closed (as of March 2023) April 27th August 10th December 20th to January 7th Inclement weather