Jōju-in, Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Japan
The temple sits along Gokurakujizaka Pass with stone steps leading to the main hall, surrounded by gardens and traditional Japanese architecture.
Hojo Yasutoki established Joju-in in 1219, but the temple burned down during the 1333 siege of Kamakura and underwent reconstruction in the Edo period.
The temple belongs to the Thirteen Buddhist Sites of Kamakura and includes a statue of Kobo Daishi, who practiced religious ceremonies at this location.
Located 5 minutes from Gokurakuji Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway, Joju-in welcomes visitors between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM during winter months.
The temple path formerly displayed 262 hydrangea plants, matching the number of characters in the Heart Sutra, now replaced with bush clover plants.
Location: Kamakura
Inception: 1219
Founders: Hōjō Yasutoki
Part of: 鎌倉三十三觀音靈場, Thirteen Buddhist Sites of Kamakura
Website: http://jojuin.com/engish.html
GPS coordinates: 35.30903,139.53122
Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:16
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