Jōchi-ji Temple
浄智寺
Jōchi-ji Temple is a historic Zen Buddhist temple, fourth of Kamakura Gozan, worth visiting for its statues and grounds.
What it is
- Zen Buddhist temple of the Rinzai sect.
- Founded in 1281 for Hōjō Munemasa.
- Fourth of the Kamakura Gozan temples.
- Main deities are the Three Buddhas.
What to see
- Wooden seated Jizō Bosatsu statue.
- Bronze bell from 1340.
- Temple grounds are a National Historic Site.
Getting there
- 10-minute walk from Kita-Kamakura Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
神奈川県鎌倉市山ノ内1402 Open in Google Maps
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