Jōraku-ji Temple
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Jōraku-ji is a historic Zen temple in Kamakura with important cultural properties.
What it is
- Rinzai Zen temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture.
- Founded in 1237 by Hojo Yasutoki.
- Taikō Gyōyū was the founding priest.
- Main image is Amida Sanzon.
What to see
- Butsuden (Buddha Hall) built in 1691.
- Butsuden is a Prefectural Important Cultural Property.
- Sanmon (temple gate) built around 17th century.
- Sanmon is a City Tangible Cultural Property.
- Bronze bell from 1248, a National Important Cultural Property.
- Hojo Yasutoki's tomb is behind the Butsuden.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
神奈川県鎌倉市大船5丁目8-29 Open in Google Maps
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