Enkō-ji Temple
円光寺
Enkoji is a historic Kamakura temple with a revered Bishamonten statue, worth visiting for its cultural heritage.
What it is
- A Shingon-shu Daikakuji-ha Buddhist temple.
- Founded in the late Sengoku period.
- Established as a prayer temple by Hojo Ujitoki.
- Moved to its current location in 1619.
What to see
- A wooden standing statue of Bishamonten.
- The statue is a city-designated cultural property.
Getting there
- One-minute walk from Ueki bus stop.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
神奈川県鎌倉市植木549 Open in Google Maps
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