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Jōryū-ji, Buddhist temple in Kanagawa-ku, Japan

The temple features traditional Buddhist architecture with multiple prayer halls surrounded by carefully maintained Japanese gardens and stone monuments.

Founded in 1260, Jōryū-ji belongs to the Nichiren-shū Buddhist sect and became a central place of worship during the Kamakura period.

The temple maintains regular Buddhist ceremonies and religious practices according to the Nichiren-shū tradition throughout the calendar year.

Located at geographical coordinates 35°18'45.57"N and 139°29'17.85"E, visitors can access the temple grounds during standard daytime hours.

A memorial stone within the temple grounds marks the execution site of Yuan Dynasty messengers under Hōjō Tokimune's orders.

Location: Kanagawa-ku

Inception: 1260

Website: https://temple.nichiren.or.jp/0051016-jouryuji

GPS coordinates: 35.47389,139.63083

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:08

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