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Kenchō-ji Temple
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Buddhist templeKanagawa

Kenchō-ji Temple

建長寺

Address
神奈川県鎌倉市山ノ内8
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History

The temple’s National Treasure bell was cast in 1255 and bears the name Kenchō Zenji.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

  1. 1255

    Construction

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Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.
Landmarks on this map

  1. Buddha Hall

    Hall enshrining the temple’s principal Jizō Bodhisattva.

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  2. Sanmon Gate

    Main inner gate with Buddhist images on its upper floor.

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  3. Dharma Hall

    Teaching hall with a ceiling dragon by Junsaku Koizumi.

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  4. Hōjō Ryūōden

    Former abbot’s residence used for ceremonies and Zen practice.

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  5. Karamon Gate

    Lacquered gate at the front of the Hōjō.

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  6. Outer Gate

    Entrance gate relocated from Kyoto in 1940.

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  7. Bell Tower

    Tower containing the temple bell cast in 1255.

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  8. Tokutsurō Hall

    Lakeside pavilion restored for the temple’s 750th anniversary.

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  9. Hansōbō Shrine

    Temple guardian shrine at the far end of the precinct.

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  10. Tenka Gate

    Side entrance gate on the western approach.

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  11. Great Kitchen Hall

    Monastic service building beside the central halls.

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  12. Myōkō-in Subtemple

    Memorial subtemple of Kenchō-ji’s twenty-eighth abbot.

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Visiting information

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Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Opening hours

Visitor hours are 08:30–16:30. Entrance fees also apply to visitors entering for hiking.

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