Japan Midokoro / Kanagawa Prefecture / Kamakura / Engaku-ji Temple
Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture · Historic Site
Engaku-ji Temple
- Nearest stationKita-Kamakura Station 0.3 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, National Treasure
- Year1282 (founded)
Zuirokusan Engaku Kōshō Zenji (瑞鹿山円覚興聖禅寺), or Engaku-ji (円覚寺), is one of the most important Zen Buddhist temple complexes in Japan and is ranked second among Kamakura's Five Mountains. It is situated in the city of Kamakura, in Kanagawa Prefecture to the south of Tokyo.
From the Wikipedia article “Engaku-ji” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Engaku-ji Temple. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kita-Kamakura Station, 0.3 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, National Treasure |
| Year | 1282 (founded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Engaku-ji Temple?
- Kita-Kamakura Station. It is 0.3 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Engaku-ji Temple a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, National Treasure.
- When was Engaku-ji Temple founded?
- In 1282.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Garden of Engaku-ji: 江戸村のとくぞう (Edomura no Tokuzo) (CC BY-SA 4.0), Meigetsu-in: Tarourashima (Public domain), Jōchi-ji Temple: Naokijp (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kamegayatsuzaka: Tarourashima (Public domain), Kenchō-ji Temple: Wiiii (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kobukurozaka: Ktmchi (Public domain)
