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Church & Religious Site

Jōchi-ji

📍 1402 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Kamakura
Category
Church & Religious Site
Duration
About 45 minutes
Address
1402 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
Coordinates
35.3334, 139.5462

Introduction

Jochi-ji, ranked fourth of the Kamakura Gozan, is a Rinzai temple founded in 1283 by the widow of Hojo Munemasa and their son Morotoki in his memory. A National Historic Site, it is known for its Song-style bell gate, the Kanro well of the Kamakura Ten Wells and the belly-rubbing Hotei statue; writer Shibusawa Tatsuhiko rests here.

✨ Highlights

1
Gozan No.4
Founded 1283, Rinzai Engaku-ji school.
2
Song-style bell gate
A rare two-storey Chinese bell gate.
3
Three Buddhas
Amida, Shaka and Miroku side by side.
4
Hotei statue
Rub the belly for luck; Seven Lucky Gods.
5
Kanro well
One of the famed Kamakura Ten Wells.
6
Shibusawa's grave
Resting place of the writer Tatsuhiko.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location:1402 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa
→Time needed:About 45 minutes

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday9:00-16:30
Tuesday9:00-16:30
Wednesday9:00-16:30
Thursday9:00-16:30
Friday9:00-16:30
Saturday9:00-16:30
Sunday9:00-16:30

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult300 yen
Child100 yen

Free with disability pass

Transportation

train

8-min walk from Kita-Kamakura Sta.

Bus

Bus from Kamakura Sta. to Jochiji-mae

Note

Near Engaku-ji and Meigetsu-in

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Jōchi-ji?

Monday: 9:00-16:30; Tuesday: 9:00-16:30; Wednesday: 9:00-16:30; Thursday: 9:00-16:30; Friday: 9:00-16:30; Saturday: 9:00-16:30; Sunday: 9:00-16:30

How much is the admission for Jōchi-ji?

Adult: 300 yen; Child: 100 yen; Free with disability pass

How long should I spend at Jōchi-ji?

A typical visit takes About 45 minutes.

How do I get to Jōchi-ji?

train: 8-min walk from Kita-Kamakura Sta.; Bus: Bus from Kamakura Sta. to Jochiji-mae