Kaizō-ji Temple
海蔵寺
Kaizō-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai Zen temple with unique Edo period architecture and ancient wells.
What it is
- Rinzai Zen temple, Kenchō-ji school.
- Founded in 1253 by Fujiwara Nakamasa.
- Rebuilt in 1394 by Uesugi Ujisada.
- Principal image is Yakushi Nyorai.
What to see
- Temple gate uses Edo period materials.
- Main hall enshrines the Eleven-faced Kannon.
- Yakushidō relocated from Jōchi-ji Temple in 1777.
- Yakushidō enshrines Yakushi Sanzon and Twelve Divine Generals.
- Kuri is a two-story building from the Edo period.
- Sokonuke-no-i is one of the Ten Wells of Kamakura.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
神奈川県鎌倉市扇ガ谷4-18−8 Open in Google Maps
この施設の関係者の方へ
このページは公開情報をもとに Japan Gems が作成し、訪日外国人向けに英語で掲載しています。 写真や情報の追加・修正を承っています。お店の写真に差し替えることもできます。
このページの情報を更新する
