Japan Midokoro / Kanagawa Prefecture / Kamakura / Tōshō-ji Temple
Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture · Historic Site
Tōshō-ji Temple
- Nearest stationKamakura Station 0.8 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
Tōshō-ji (東勝寺) was the Hōjō clan's family temple (bodaiji) in Kamakura during the Kamakura period. Its founder was Taikō Gyōyū and it was constructed in 1237 by Hōjō Yasutoki in memory of his mother, who had her tomb there.
From the Wikipedia article “Tōshō-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Tōshō-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kamakura Station, 0.8 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 7 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Tōshō-ji Temple?
- Kamakura Station. It is 0.8 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Tōshō-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) British Antique Museum Kamakura: Santa365 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kamakura Museum of National Treasures: Urashimataro (Public domain), Tsurugaoka Museum, Kamakura: Barry Ratzliff from Sapporo and Tokyo, Japan (CC0), Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura & Hayama: Wiiii (CC BY-SA 3.0), Shirahata Shrine (Kamakura Hokkedo Ruins): Naokijp (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ōmachi Shakadō Pass Site: Tarourashima (Public domain)
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