Kōmyō-ji, Buddhist temple in Zaimokuza, Kamakura, Japan
Kōmyō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Zaimokuza, a district of Kamakura, Japan, recognized among the region's important cultural properties. The temple grounds include several structures such as a two-story wooden gate and a bell housed in a dedicated pavilion.
The site was founded in the 13th century under regent Hōjō Tsunetoki. The grounds later received imperial recognition under Go-Tsuchimikado and became an important center of Jōdo teaching.
The temple takes its name from a Buddhist embodiment of light. Its layout follows traditional Jōdo school architecture with open halls that invite visitors to pause and reflect.
The grounds lie about 30 minutes on foot from Kamakura Station, along the Zaimokuza shoreline. The route passes through a quiet residential area and offers direct access to the temple courtyards at the end.
The temple grounds hold a crypt for the remains of pets. Veterinarians come here twice a year to conduct memorial ceremonies in the main hall and honor departed animals.
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