Zuisenji Temple

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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: [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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Review

Peaceful temple with serene gardens

Reviewed : 2019.08.30

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...
Worth a look

Reviewed : 2018.03.29

Great temple with a nice zen garden and caves where Samurai were cremated. Good 40 minutes hike from the station
Not worth the time and effort!

Reviewed : 2017.05.12

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...