Jomyo-ji
One of the family temples of Ashikaga City. The precincts of the temple has been designated as a national historic site and you can observe the karesansui (rock...
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Walk Among Kamakura's Japanese Gardens and Temples
Immerse yourself into Japanese beauty thanks to the Japanese garden 'Kare san sui,' which is composed mainly of polytrichum juniperinums and stretches to the nearby Ichijo Ekan Sanso Residence.
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Ichijo Ekan Sanso
Emperor Yozei's 9th son, Imperial Prince Ichijo Akiyoshi, held two regal positions as Sessho and Kampaku. After many years, in 1959, he moved to Kamakura.
Hokoku-ji Temple
A historical temple known for its 1000 Moso Bamboo in the vicinity, with a solemn atmosphere symbolic of the tragedy of the Ashikaga clan even now. Early Morning...
Kousokuji Temple
It is a temple of Jishu Buddhism founded in 1278. Legend has it that the high-ranking priest, Ippen, built a foundation and another high-ranking priest, Sakua,...
