This temple is located next to Kitakamakura train station. It is said to be the second in rank of the five great Zen temples in Kamakura, and has a very large temple complex to go with this ranking!
The temple was founded in 1282 and there are some 18 smaller temples on the grounds. There was unfortunately not much information...
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Enkakuji Temple
409 Yamanochi, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture 247-0062, Japan
+81 467-22-0478
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Ranked #6 of 62 attractions in Kamakura
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Type: Religious Sites
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A large temple bell, a teahouse and a shrine that preserves a tooth of Buddha are highlights of this Zen temple, which has been designated a national...
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A large temple bell, a teahouse and a shrine that preserves a tooth of Buddha are highlights of this Zen temple, which has been designated a national treasure and is ranked number two of the city's five most powerful temples.
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propose dat u don miss the garden (a separate small entrance fee) will lead u up to their Japanese graveyard, another mus see is take the steep staircase to the great bell, which offer u a great scenery of Kamakura as well
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