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Engaku-ji Temple
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Buddhist templeKanagawa

Engaku-ji Temple

円覚寺

Address
神奈川県鎌倉市山ノ内409
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History

Hōjō Tokimune founded Engaku-ji in 1282 with Mugaku Sogen to promote Zen and commemorate those killed in the Mongol invasions, including both sides.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

  1. 1282

    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

    Central hall housing the temple’s principal Buddha image.

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  2. Sanmon Gate

    Gate symbolizing liberation before entering the Buddha Hall.

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  3. Senbutsujō Meditation Hall

    Meditation hall originally combined with a sutra repository.

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  4. Kojirin Lay Zen Hall

    Practice hall for laypeople studying Zen.

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  5. Hōjō Hall

    Hall used for services, meditation and lectures.

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  6. Myōkō Pond

    Pond restored using an early Edo-period drawing.

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  7. Relic Hall

    National Treasure hall enshrining a relic of the Buddha.

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  8. Great Bell

    Great temple bell donated by Hōjō Sadatoki in 1301.

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  9. Outer Gate

    Outer entrance to the valley precinct.

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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

Admission is 08:30–16:30 March–November, with exit by 17:00, and 08:30–16:00 December–February, with exit by 16:30. Storm or snow closures are possible.

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