Zuisenji Temple
The Zuisenji Temple was founded in 1327 by Muso Kokuji (Muso Soseki), a monk famous as a garden designer who created the gardens at the Tenryu-ji Temple and Saiho-ji Temple in Kyoto. From the Tennyo-do cave (a large cave cut out of the side of the hill), with the Nikaido Momijiga-yatsu (Valley of the Maple Trees) providing a magnificent backdrop, visitors can view the peaceful Iwaba garden, one of the earliest examples of the Sho-in style of garden (a type of garden intended to be viewed from a particular spot adjacent to the garden). The Zuisenji Temple Garden has been designated as a National Special Place of Scenic Beauty and Place of Scenic Beauty; the garden is especially beautiful in the autumn when the leaves are changing color.
Spot details
- Address
- Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Nikaidou 710 Map
- Area
- Kamakura Area
- Phone
- 0467221191
- Hours
- [Worship times]9:00-17:00(Last entry 16:30)
- Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
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[appreciate your generous contributions fee]
[Adult]200yen
[Child]100yen
[Person with disabilities]Free - Parking Lot
- Available(10spaces)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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- Peaceful temple with serene gardens
- There are many beautiful temples in Kamakura, but this one is slightly off the beaten track accessible via an uphill walk on the outskirts of town. It is worth the walk. The temple is surrounded by...
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- Worth a look
- Great temple with a nice zen garden and caves where Samurai were cremated. Good 40 minutes hike from the station
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- Not worth the time and effort!
- We visited the gardens here based on recommendations in the Eyewitness Travel Series on Japan, which highlighted the significance or these gardens. The gardens are no doubt historically important...
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