Butsuden

This structure is located on the grounds of the Engakuji temple in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. After the original collapsed in the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, it was rebuilt in 1964. Built of reinforced concrete, its design is based on the original plans for the hall dating to 1573. The hall enshrines a statue of Gautama Buddha wearing a diadem, the temple's principal object of worship; the painting of a white dragon on its ceiling was supervised by Nihonga painter Seison Maeda and was painted by Tadashi Moriya. Temple events and a daily dawn zazen meditation session are held in the structure.

Spot details

Address: Kanagawa Kamakura-shi Yamanouchi Map
Area: Kamakura Area
Phone: 0467220478
Hours: [Yen Kakuji] 8:00-16:30 (Dec.-Feb. until 16:00)
Closed: open everyday (may be closed due to typhoon or snow)
Fees: [yenKakuji Admission fee to worship] Adults (High School Students and above) 500 yen, Children (Elementary and Junior High School Students) 200 yen
Parking Lot: Not available