Buddhist templeKanagawa

Gokuraku-ji Temple

極楽寺

Address: 神奈川県鎌倉市極楽寺3-6-7

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History

Hōjō Shigetoki founded Gokuraku-ji in 1259; Ninshō was later welcomed as founding abbot.

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Sources Kamakura City Tourism Association

Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

1259
Construction
KamakuraRecorded event
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Sources Kamakura City Tourism Association

About the era labels

Browse places by founding, rebuilding, and other events in each historical era.

Explore the grounds

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

Numbered buildings have unconfirmed names and uses.

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

Landmarks on this map

Building 1
Mapped building; its name and use await confirmation.
Name and use unconfirmed
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Building 2
Mapped building; its name and use await confirmation.
Name and use unconfirmed
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Visiting information

Check before you go

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

Opening hours

The museum opens 10:00–16:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays during April 25–May 25 and October 25–November 25, closing in rain. This seasonal museum schedule is separate from precinct hours.