Jourakuji Temple
5-8-29 Ofuna, Kamakura, Kanagawa
- ENOSHIMA-KAMAKURA FREEPASS , ENOSHIMA 1-DAY PASSPORT ENO=PASS +4
In 1237, this temple was built by Yasutoki Hojo to honor his mother-in-law. After Yasutoki died, the temple was named after his Buddhist title. It is known that Lanxi Daolong, a famous Chinese monk who founded Kenchoji, lived here. Together with an Amitabha statue, which is the main object of worship, Lanxi Daolong is also enshrined here.
Essential Information
| Access | About 15 minutes from JR Ofuna Station on foot |
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