Teruji Hagiwara (Japan Artists Association member)

Jochiji Temple


Number four of the five Kamakura temples, this temple was founded in 1281 by Hojo Munemasa's wife and son Morotoki. It attracts tourists with its moss-covered entrance steps and the main gate with its bell tower. This temple belongs to the Engakuji faction of the Rinzai Buddhist sect. Kamakura Goddess of Mercy No.31 / 33. Kamakura Ksitigarbha No.12 / 24.


Tourist attractions include: Sansebutsuzazo: a wooden sculpture of a seated Buddha with sleeves and skirts hanging down, which is characteristic of the Kamakura era. Kanronoi: one of Kamakura's ten famous wells Futaison: one of Kamakura's Seven Gods of Good Fortune

Seasonal flowers: <spring> mitsumata (paper bush), fringed iris, fragrant snowbell <summer> Sal tree, Japanese bell flower <fall> sasanqua

Time required: 20 to 40 minutes

Visit time
   November - February   9:00 - 16:30
   March - October   9:00 - 17:00

Admission fee �@adult ...... \150 , child ...... \80

TEL  (0467) 22-3943