Jōfuku-ji Temple

What it is

• A Jodo Shinshu temple in Kamakura dedicated to the deity Amida Nyorai
• Founded by Hojo Yasutsugu during the Kamakura period
• Originally established as a Tendai sect temple before converting in 1232
• The only temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect located within Kamakura City

What to see

• A large Chinese juniper tree designated as a city monument
• The final resting place of the famous Japanese actor Chishu Ryu
• Traditional temple architecture belonging to the Kikkosan mountain name

Getting there

• Located a five-minute walk from the Kobukuroya bus stop

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.