Shōchōju-in, Former Buddhist temple in Kamakura District, Japan.
The temple site contains stone foundations and remnants of traditional Japanese religious architecture within a forested area of Kamakura District.
Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun of the Kamakura shogunate, established Shōchōju-in in 1185 during the early stages of his military government.
The temple grounds incorporate elements of Buddhist design principles, reflecting the religious practices and architectural traditions of medieval Japan.
Visitors can access the temple ruins through the local train network, with the nearest station located within walking distance of the historical site.
The temple ruins provide archaeological evidence of the early Kamakura period's religious infrastructure and the establishment of Buddhism in eastern Japan.
Location: Kamakura District
Inception: 1185
Founders: Minamoto no Yoritomo
GPS coordinates: 35.32144,139.56194
Latest update: May 24, 2025 08:12
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