Teruji Hagiwara (Japan Artists Association member)

Zuisenji Temple

This temple was founded in 1327 by Muso Soseki, under the sponsorship of Nikaido Doun. Because Ashikaga Motouji, the first chief officer of Kamakura Gosho, was buried here, this temple received continual governmental support, which made it one of the ten most powerful temples in the Kanto region. It belongs to the Engakuji faction of the Rinzai Buddhist sect.
The site of Henkai Ichiran Tei is in the mountains behind Zuisenji. This was a center of the literary arts of Zen monks during the Kamakura era, and it is also known as the place where Shinpen Kamakurashi was compiled by Tokugawa Mitsukuni. Kamakura Goddess of Mercy No.6 / 33. Kamakura Ksitigarbha No.7 / 24.

Tourist attractions include a garden designed by the founder Muso Soseki, a statue of a standing Jizo Bosatsu called Dokomoku Jizo, Yamazaki Houdai tanka-inscribed monument, Yoshino Hideo tanka-inscribed monument, Kubota Mantaro haiku-inscribed monument, Takahama Kyoshi Haiku-inscribed monument, Ooya Souichi criticism monument, Yoshida Shouin monument.

Seasonal flowers: <spring> mitsumata, or paperbush, wisteria <summer> Japanese bell-flower <fall> Winter cherry tree, coloring of leaves <winter> plum, camellia

Time required: 30 minutes to one hour

Visit time 9:00-17:00

Admission fee �@adult ...... \300 , child ...... \100

TEL (0467) 22-1191