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Jōmyō-ji

📍 Jōmyō-ji, Kamakura, Japan
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Introduction

Jōmyō-ji in Kamakura, founded in 1188, is a Rinzai temple outside the Kamakura Five Mountains. Its 'Kisen-an' garden is in karesansui style; autumn maples and the garden are lovely — a quiet temple east of the hills.

Highlights

1
Kamakura temple
Founded in 1188.
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Kisen-an
A karesansui garden.
3
Foliage
Autumn maples in the garden.

🛈 Practical Info

Location3-8-31 Jōmyōji, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
Time neededAbout 1 hour
AdmissionAbout 300 yen (confirm on site)

💡 Tips

On the route of Hōkoku-ji and Sugimoto-dera.
Tea is served at Kisen-an.
About 15 minutes by bus from Kamakura Station.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Jōmyō-ji?

On the route of Hōkoku-ji and Sugimoto-dera. Tea is served at Kisen-an.