Kakuonji Temple

Temple

4.5

Located in Nikaido, Kamakura City, this is a temple belonging to the Shingon Buddhist School’s Sennyuji sect. Its honorific mountain name is Jubuzan. The temple originated from the Okura Yakushido built in 1218 by Yoshitoki Hojo, the second regent to the Kamakura shogunate. According to temple legend it was converted in 1296 into a Buddhist temple with Chikai Shine as its founding priest by the ninth regent Sadatoki Hojo, who had prayed that the third Mongol invasion would be repulsed. The lush green temples grounds have been designated as a national historic site, and the atmosphere of the Kamakura period is conveyed to the present. It is prohibited to move about freely on the premises and visitors may only see the temple under the guidance of a priest at designated times. Photography is prohibited during the visit.

Spot details

Address: Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Nikaidou 421
Area: Kamakura Area
Phone: 0467221195
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: StormSunday
Fees: [climbing fee]High school students or above500yen, Elementary and junior high school students200yen
Parking Lot: Available
Smoking: Not available
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Kakuonji

Reviewedï¼2016.10.08

Very calm place in a quiet neighborhood. There are some other temples around as well. If youre looking for peace and silence, this is it
Great place to enjoy serenity

Reviewedï¼2016.03.09

Kakuonji is one of my favorite temples in Kamakura. its quiet, and calm. Ive always felt like the word serenity best describes this place.
Japanese culture enlightenment

Reviewedï¼2015.10.30

I watch my friend Fukotomi-san offered prayers their tradition ways.Lighting incense sticks. Some of the trees were changing colors so it was anice view.It was Nov 1990 so almost 15 years ago...