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Jōmyō-ji

📍 3-8-31 Jomyoji, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Kamakura
Category
Church & Religious Site
Duration
1-2 hours
Address
3-8-31 Jomyoji, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
Coordinates
35.3234, 139.5713

Introduction

Jomyo-ji in the Jomyoji district of Kamakura was founded in 1188 by Ashikaga Yoshikane with Gyo-Yu as founding abbot; ranked fifth of the medieval Kamakura Five Mountains, it is now a Kencho-ji-branch Rinzai temple whose grounds are a National Historic Site. Its Kisen-an dry garden serves matcha, and peonies, white hydrangeas and autumn maples draw visitors to this quiet eastern temple.

✨ Highlights

1
Kamakura Gozan
Once the fifth of Kamakura's five mountains.
2
Kisen-an
Dry garden and tea room with matcha service.
3
White hydrangeas
About 2,000 hydrangeas, praised for the white ones.
4
Historic Site
The temple grounds are a National Historic Site.
5
Ashikaga Yoshikane
Founded by Masako Hojo's brother-in-law.
6
Kamatari Inari
The hill shrine linked to the naming of Kamakura.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：3-8-31 Jomyoji, Kamakura, Kanagawa
→Time needed：About 1 hour

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

Open daily

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultJPY 200
ChildJPY 100

New price from Mar 2026

Transportation

Bus

Keikyu bus about 10 min from Kamakura Stn

Note

2-min walk from Jomyoji stop

💡 Tips

• Open 9:00-16:30 daily, except the New Year period.
• From March 2026: JPY 200 adult, JPY 100 child.
• Matcha sets at Kisen-an from JPY 660; closes 16:00 in winter.
• Keikyu bus about 10 min from Kamakura Stn to Jomyoji.
• Peak seasons are hydrangea (Jun-Jul) and maple (Nov).
• Pairs with Hokoku-ji, Sugimoto-dera and Hase-dera.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Jōmyō-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; Open daily

How much is the admission for Jōmyō-ji?

Adult: JPY 200; Child: JPY 100; New price from Mar 2026

Any practical tips for visiting Jōmyō-ji?

Open 9:00-16:30 daily, except the New Year period. From March 2026: JPY 200 adult, JPY 100 child.

How long should I spend at Jōmyō-ji?

A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.

How do I get to Jōmyō-ji?

Bus: Keikyu bus about 10 min from Kamakura Stn