Shōkyū-ji, Buddhist temple in Jōmyōji, Japan.
The temple features a traditional main hall with a bronze roof, containing a wooden statue of Shaka Nyorai from the Nanboku-chō period.
Founded in 1188 by priest Taikō Gyōyū as Gokuraku-ji, the temple later changed to Rinzai Zen Buddhism and received its current name between 1257 and 1288.
The temple maintains a restored teahouse named Kisen-an where visitors participate in tea ceremonies while viewing a rock garden.
The temple opens daily from 9:00 to 16:30 with an entrance fee of 100 yen, accessible via a 10-minute bus ride from Kamakura Station.
A spacious cemetery extends up the hillside behind the main hall, while a small Western restaurant operated by the temple offers views over Kamakura.
Location: Jōmyōji
GPS coordinates: 35.31756,139.57311
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:57
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