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Jochiji Temple 浄智寺

A quiet Zen temple and the start of the Kamakura Daibutsu hiking trail

Surrounded by forest off the main road from Kita Kamakura Station, Jochiji Temple is a serene place to walk before starting a hike through the woods to the Great Buddha statue .

How to Get There

Take a 10-minute walk from JR Kita Kamakura Station, one stop north of JR Kamakura Station on the JR Yokosuka Line.

In memorium

A key Zen temple in Kamakura and a branch of nearby Engakuji , the current buildings date to the 1920s. The original was built in 1281 by Hojo Tokiyori, a principal member of the Kamakura Shogunate, to honor the memory of his son, who died prematurely.

A stroll through the grounds

The grounds boast lush flowerbeds and bamboo groves, making them excellent for a quiet stroll. Look out for the statue of Hotei, whose large belly can bring good fortune when rubbed. For hikers, the hour-long Daibutsu hiking trail to the Great Buddha begins at Jochiji.



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