Teruji Hagiwara

Kakuonji Temple

This temple was founded in 1296 by a high-ranking priest Shine-Shounin under the sponsorship of Hojo Sadatoki where the Okura Yakushido sanctuary was built in 1218 by Hojo Yoshitoki. Kakuonji received consecutive support from rulers including Hojo, Godaigo Emperor, and Ashikaga. A tour of its sanctuaries is given by a priest, which starts at 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00. This temple belongs to the Sennyuji faction of the Shingon Buddhist sect. Kamakura Ksitigarbha No.3 / 24.


Tourist attractions: Yakushido - the main sanctuary where a wooden statue of Yakushi Sanson (national important cultural property), Jyuni Shinsho (a set of 12 statues), and Ashikaga Takauji's epitaph and others are housed.
Aizendo - a sanctuary that houses a wooden statue of a seated Aizen Myo-o, or the god of love.
Jizodo - a sanctuary that houses a wooden statue of a standing Jizo Bosatsu, called Kurojizo. It is an important national cultural property. There is also an ancient house designated as an important national cultural property. The remains of medieval cave graves called Yagura are located in the mountains behind Kakuonji.

Annual event: Kurojizo Festival (August 10)

Time required: 50 minutes

Visit time 10:00-15:00

Admission fee �@adult ...... \300 , child ...... \200

TEL (0467) 22-1195