Visiting Monastery
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Walk clockwise around stupas and take off your shoes in prayer halls.
- Do not point your feet at images of the Buddha.
Best time
October to March. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Monastery
All places near Kamakura →
Kenchō-ji Temple
Buddhist site · 1 km
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Ennō-ji
Buddhist site · 1 km

Chōjuji Temple
Buddhist site · 1 km

Myo-an-ji
Buddhist site · 1 km

Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine
temple · 1 km
Jokomyoji Temple
Buddhist site · 1 km
How to reach Monastery
Nearest towns with a guide: Kamakura (3 km) · Zushi (6 km) · Hayama (8 km). Coordinates 35.33058, 139.55517. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Monastery?
October to March. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Monastery?
Nearby: Kenchō-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 0 km), Ennō-ji (Buddhist site, 0 km), Chōjuji Temple (Buddhist site, 1 km), Myo-an-ji (Buddhist site, 1 km), Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine (temple, 1 km), Jokomyoji Temple (Buddhist site, 1 km).
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