Jōju-in Temple

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Jōju-in Temple: a historic Shingon temple founded in 1219, rebuilt in the Edo period.

What it is

A Shingon sect temple.
Founded in 1219 by Hōjō Yasutoki.
Principal image is Fudō Myōō.
Rebuilt during the Edo period.

What to see

Statue of Kūkai.
Octagonal small hall.
Statue of Monk Mongaku.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Address: 神奈川県鎌倉市極楽寺1-1-5
Area: Kamakura, Kanagawa
Official site: www.jojuin.com
Phone: 0467-22-3401
Opening hours: Until 16:30 (Nov-)
Admission: Kamakura Jusanbutsu Goshuin 500 yen, Honzon Fudo Myoo and Kamakura 33 Kannon Reijo 300 yen
Getting there: Gokurakuji Station — about 4 min on foot (0.2 km)

Hours and admission taken from the official site on 30 July 2026. Nearest station calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors; walking time is a straight-line estimate. Check before you travel.

On the ground

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