Japan Midokoro / Kanagawa Prefecture / Kamakura / Meigetsu-in
Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture · Historic Site
Meigetsu-in
- Nearest stationKita-Kamakura Station 0.7 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
- Year1160 (founded)
Fugenzan Meigetsu-in (福源山明月院) is a Rinzai Zen temple of the Kenchō-ji school in Kita-Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan. It is also known as The Temple of Hydrangeas (ajisai-dera).
From the Wikipedia article “Meigetsu-in” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Meigetsu-in. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kita-Kamakura Station, 0.7 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| Year | 1160 (founded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.
FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Meigetsu-in?
- Kita-Kamakura Station. It is 0.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Meigetsu-in a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
- When was Meigetsu-in founded?
- In 1160.
Nearby
Engaku-ji Temple
0.5 km away · Kamakura
Garden of Engaku-ji
0.5 km away · Kamakura
Jōchi-ji Temple
0.5 km away · Kamakura
Kenchō-ji Temple
0.5 km away · Kamakura
Kamegayatsuzaka
0.5 km away · Kamakura
Kobukurozaka
0.8 km away · Kamakura
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Engaku-ji Temple: Fg2 (Public domain), Garden of Engaku-ji: 江戸村のとくぞう (Edomura no Tokuzo) (CC BY-SA 4.0), Jōchi-ji Temple: Naokijp (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kenchō-ji Temple: Wiiii (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kamegayatsuzaka: Tarourashima (Public domain), Kobukurozaka: Ktmchi (Public domain)
